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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Storage Organize My Refrigerator
    Did you find that you were storing things in a spot that wasn't a good fit? Which items have you changed?

    Gwen Wasmund's avatar
    Gwen Wasmund 8/22/2024 8:29 AM
    My fridge was in okay shape for proper storing. I made myself prepare my herbs for proper storage after returning from the grocery store which was hard because I was tired. Disregarding proper storage, I moved some snacking fruits and veg to the top shelf because I'm more likely to eat them if I see them.

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    Esther Jones 8/13/2024 2:42 PM
    We ate breakfast at the farmer's market before going shopping for our veggies!

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    Esther Jones 8/13/2024 2:39 PM
    Last night I used bland leftover chicken we didn't like or want to eat again and other ingredients from the pantry and fridge to make a delicious pot of chili! Several ingredients would have gone bad in the fridge in a day or two. Win!

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    Esther Jones 8/09/2024 8:46 AM
    Today we're going to try using the leftover beans and chicken (and some cheese we have on hand) to make pupusas!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Cooking Reimagine Leftovers
    How have you modified what you do with leftovers to make sure nothing goes to waste?

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    Esther Jones 8/09/2024 8:45 AM
    I made a batch of crock pot salsa verde chicken, originally to accompany beans and sauteed veggies. The beans and veggies are gone, but I brought some chicken with me to work for lunch anyway. I'm going to add it to other meal components I already have.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Cooking Swap This for That
    How comfortable are you with making ingredient swaps? Where do you go to find substitutes if you don't have what you need?

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    Esther Jones 8/09/2024 8:43 AM
    I'm getting more and more comfortable with ingredient swaps. I usually go check the pantry. We wanted fresh corn, but I luckily had canned corn on hand that had been there for a while, so we used it up!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Cooking Taste Test Trial
    Did you find any recipes that your family loved and you want to make again? What were they?

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    Esther Jones 8/09/2024 8:42 AM
    I made some refried beans. Last time I made a TON and I didn't do it right. They were gross. So I made a small amount this time, and did it right! Took some notes for next time.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Shopping Eat Before Shopping
    What can you do to make sure you never shop hungry?

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    Esther Jones 8/09/2024 8:37 AM
    I've started telling myself I can buy one piece of whatever fruit I want and eating that is my reward for grocery shopping responsibly. This week I bought a peach - it was delicious! That helped me not overload the cart with a hungry brain. I should probably also not go grocery shopping after work.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Cooking Revive Limp Produce
    What successes have you had in reviving limp produce? What can you do so that your produce doesn't go limp in the future?

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    Esther Jones 8/09/2024 8:35 AM
    We had some carrots lying sadly at the bottom of our fridge - good ones from the farmer's market, too. I finally decided we weren't going to eat them, so I scrubbed them, cut off the tops, and stuck them in the freezer with the onion and garlic scraps to make broth in the crockpot when I have time. Next time we buy carrots, I'll look into how to store them better.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Planning Sign up for Fridge Check Fridays
    What have you found out since you started taking an inventory of your fridge before shopping?

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    Esther Jones 8/09/2024 8:33 AM
    Well...I haven't gone through the inventory steps yet, but I printed out the sheet. I mostly get so excited about buying new groceries I forget about what we still have in the fridge to use up.