

Cassie Hagen
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 214 Total
Participant Impact
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up to2.4poundsfood waste prevented
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up to4.8pounds of CO2have been saved
Cassie's Actions
Storage
Organize My Refrigerator
I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.
Storage
Preserve food
I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 1 preservation techniques.
Storage
Create an Eat First Area
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.
Storage
Learn About Food Storage
I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.
Cooking
Revive Limp Produce
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.
Cooking
Cook From Root to Leaf
I will try 1 root-to-leaf recipes, which utilize all parts of the vegetable, such as beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems.
Planning
Make Time for Meal Prep
I will set aside time to prepare 3 meals in advance.
Planning
Create a Household Cookbook
I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.
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.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionStorage Learn About Food StorageDid you find that you were storing food incorrectly? Which items have you changed?
Cassie Hagen 8/24/2022 6:25 AMI now know to store tomatoes in the refrigerator once they are ripe to make them last longer! Before I was keeping them on a shelf in the kitchen.-
Becky Wardell Gaertner 8/24/2022 12:04 PMIt has taken me years to figure this out. I have been surprised they actually do quite well in the refrigerator. Thank you
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Reflection QuestionStorage Preserve foodCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. What are some foods you would like to preserve and enjoy later?
Cassie Hagen 8/22/2022 8:29 AMI took a canning class through the Women's Environmental Institute and loved it! I learned how to make and can salsa and tomatoes, and got canning supplies for free from my local Buy Nothing group. I'm excited to try it on my own! -
Reflection QuestionStorage Create an Eat First AreaWhat kinds of food are on your Eat First shelf? Has creating an Eat First area helped you reduce food waste?
Cassie Hagen 8/10/2022 6:23 AMI set aside part of a shelf for leftovers so we know what we have and it doesn't get lost in the back of the fridge! -
Reflection QuestionCooking Revive Limp ProduceWhat successes have you had in reviving limp produce? What can you do so that your produce doesn't go limp in the future?
Cassie Hagen 8/10/2022 6:22 AMI haven't revived limp produce yet, but I used soft carrots in a stir fry where the texture didn't matter, and it was delicious!