I hate my fridge- it's a terrible design. Freezer on top means you are always bending down, searching for food that gets lost in the back! For now, I can't change my fridge (hopefully soon!), but I can organize it better! With all the money and time spent, shopping and schlepping the groceries from store to car to home, we want our products to last as long as possible and in this month's Real Simple, a quick guide caught my eye- how to organize the fridge so that the food stays the freshest. Some of the tips surprised me - you may have to change your habits a little (no more milk on the door) but this plan will save you time, money and a little aggravation.
1. Eggs- place them on the middle shelf and store in the original carton!
2. Milk- although may land on the top shelf, but should be on the bottom- all the way in back where its coldest.
3. Yogurt, sour cream/cottage cheese-on the bottom again, here's a tip, place on a turntable to keep everything accessible.
4. Raw meat- if not in freezer, bottom shelf again where its coldest.
5. Vegetables- place in drawer labeled for veggies or highest humidity- keep in plastic bag loosely tied.
6. Fruit- belongs in low humidity or cisper drawer, leave unwashed and do not mix with the vegetables.
7. Deli meats- belong in the shallow meat drawer- keeping meats slightly colder then rest of fridge.
8. Butter and soft cheese- can live on the door, which is the warmest part of fridge.
9. Condiments- ketchup, mayonnaise and salad dressing are fine on the door. So are pickles and salsa- olive and vegetable oils can remain in the pantry.
10. Orange juice- that can stay on the door too as long as it's pasteurized.
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| These will help keep all food fresh and organized! |
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