Kristy Jeffcoat

Jenny Wollner

Points Total

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253 Total

Participant Impact

up to

4

pounds of CO2

have been saved
up to

2

pounds

food waste prevented
up to

6

locally sourced meals

consumed

Kristy's Actions

Week 2 Focus: Shopping

Buy Loose Produce and Shop the Bulk Bins

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

Week 2 Focus: Shopping

Source Local Foods

I will buy locally grown food from my grocery store and make 2 meal(s).

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Storage

Make Smoothies

I will freeze fruits and veggies, such as overripe bananas or avocados, to use later in smoothies.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Organize My Refrigerator

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

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Storage

Rotate My Foods

When I restock my fridge or pantry, I will put new items in the back and bring older items to the front to be used first.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Storage

Preserve food

I will try a new method of food preservation, such as canning, pickling, drying or making jam. I will try 4 preservation techniques.

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One-Time Action

Week 3 Focus: Cooking

Cook From Root to Leaf

I will try 2 root-to-leaf recipes, which utilize all parts of the vegetable, such as beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems.

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One-Time Action

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Reflection Question
Week 2 Focus: Shopping Source Local Foods

If you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest food item for you to give up?

Kristy Jeffcoat 11/01/2021 1:26 PM

I would have a hard time giving up fruit in general in the winter.

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Reflection Question
Storage Preserve food

Canning 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?

Kristy Jeffcoat 10/22/2021 8:21 AM

Peppers, tomatoes, herbs, squash, tomatillos, greens, carrots, beets, celery.

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Kristy Jeffcoat 10/22/2021 8:20 AM

I harvested all of my peppers and herbs yesterday before the frost. Today I will chop and freeze them the pepers and dry herbs :)

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Reflection Question
Week 2 Focus: Shopping Buy Loose Produce and Shop the Bulk Bins

How has buying bulk impacted the amount of food you waste?

Kristy Jeffcoat 10/22/2021 7:26 AM

I only buy what I will use, and it comes in a smaller plastic bag that I can wash and reuse. I have brought my own containers also, depending on the store.

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Kristy Jeffcoat 10/21/2021 5:52 AM

I joined the challenge to learn more and reflect on how to waste less food. I liked the idea of a team in that it will motivate me to participate on a regular basis. I like that accountability.

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- Jenny Wollner 10/21/2021 12:40 PM
  
  The accountability is really helpful to me too!
  
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Reflection Question
Storage Make Smoothies

What kinds of fruit and vegetables do you like eating in a smoothie?

Kristy Jeffcoat 10/21/2021 5:50 AM

bananas; berries of all kinds; mangoes; cherries.

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Reflection Question
Storage Rotate My Foods

How has rotating your foods changed your awareness of what you have on hand? Have you changed any of your shopping habits because of this practice?

Kristy Jeffcoat 10/21/2021 5:48 AM

It prevents me from opening multiply containers or packages of the same item.

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Reflection Question
Week 3 Focus: Cooking Cook From Root to Leaf

Are you more likely to "hide the vegetable" in a dish or make it shine as the main ingredient? Why?

Kristy Jeffcoat 10/21/2021 5:38 AM

I do both. I don't intentionally "hide"a vege but sometimes you can't tell it is in there.

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