Mary Campbell

Team Eden Prairie

Points Total

0 Today
41 This Week
301 Total

Participant Impact

up to

2.5

pounds

food waste prevented
up to

5.8

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Mary's Actions

Storage

Properly Store Leafy Greens

I will roll unwashed lettuce in a dry towel, then store it in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. I will properly store 2 leafy greens.

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One-Time Action

Cooking

Swap This for That

If I am missing an ingredient for a recipe I will find a substitute I have on hand and use that instead.

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One-Time Action

Shopping

Buy Loose Produce and Shop the Bulk Bins

I will buy loose produce with a reusable bag or food from the bulk section to get the exact quantity I need.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Eat Before Shopping

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping.Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

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DAILY ACTION

Planning

Keep a Food Inventory

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

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DAILY ACTION

Planning

Plan to Use My Garden or CSA Produce

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Mary Campbell 8/17/2022 12:55 PM

Rabbits got most of the beans in my garden, but after putting chicken wire all the way around the garden, I found a few today that have grown post rabbit. There weren't enough to do much with, but I pickled what I had. I've never pickled green beans before, so we'll see how they taste.

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Mary Campbell 8/12/2022 8:35 AM

I hate to recommend a product that is plastic, but I store my lettuce in Rubbermaid Freshworks Produce Saver, and it makes a huge difference. I read about it in a Time magazine article about the best inventions of the year, and I decided to try it. It really works to keep lettuce fresher must longer.

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Reflection Question
Planning Plan to Use My Garden or CSA Produce

How easy has it been for you to plan your garden or CSA produce into your meals? Do you ever let your seasonal food go to waste?

Mary Campbell 8/05/2022 10:04 AM

Lots to pea pods in my garden right now. We eat them fresh, but I might have to freeze some.

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Mary Campbell 8/02/2022 5:53 PM

Team Edina challenged us. We can't let them win!

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