Cassie Hagen

I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 1 preservation techniques.

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 2.

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.

I will rescue limp produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking them in cold water or using them in recipes where appearance doesn't matter.

I will try 1 root-to-leaf recipes, which utilize all parts of the vegetable, such as beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems.

I will set aside time to prepare 3 meals in advance.

I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.

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