

Kristy Jeffcoat
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 253 Total
Participant Impact
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up to2.0poundsfood waste prevented
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up to6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to4.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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.
Week 2 Focus: Shopping
Source Local Foods
I will buy locally grown food from my grocery store and make 2 meal(s).
Storage
Make Smoothies
I will freeze fruits and veggies, such as overripe bananas or avocados, to use later in smoothies.
Storage
Organize My Refrigerator
I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.
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.
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.
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.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionWeek 2 Focus: Shopping Source Local FoodsIf 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 PMI would have a hard time giving up fruit in general in the winter. -
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?
Kristy Jeffcoat 10/22/2021 8:21 AMPeppers, tomatoes, herbs, squash, tomatillos, greens, carrots, beets, celery. -
Kristy Jeffcoat 10/22/2021 8:20 AMI harvested all of my peppers and herbs yesterday before the frost. Today I will chop and freeze them the pepers and dry herbs :) -
Reflection QuestionWeek 2 Focus: Shopping Buy Loose Produce and Shop the Bulk BinsHow has buying bulk impacted the amount of food you waste?
Kristy Jeffcoat 10/22/2021 7:26 AMI 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. -
Kristy Jeffcoat 10/21/2021 5:52 AMI 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.-
Jenny Wollner 10/21/2021 12:40 PMThe accountability is really helpful to me too!
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Reflection QuestionStorage Make SmoothiesWhat kinds of fruit and vegetables do you like eating in a smoothie?
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Reflection QuestionStorage Rotate My FoodsHow 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 AMIt prevents me from opening multiply containers or packages of the same item. -
Reflection QuestionWeek 3 Focus: Cooking Cook From Root to LeafAre 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 AMI do both. I don't intentionally "hide"a vege but sometimes you can't tell it is in there.