| Store gravy packets, seasoning packets, etc. in a | | | | chemical (including enzymic) changes in food. |
| small, clear plastic or glass containers for easy | | | | These are two of the main causes of food |
| access. Line up boxes with their sides facing front. | | | | spoilage. |
| If possible, store the most often used items at | | | | Designate certain shelves in your refrigerator for |
| eye level. Store heavy items, such as boxes of | | | | specific items. For example, use your top shelf for |
| 'long life' juice, milk, and cordials on a lower shelf. | | | | beverages, your bottom shelf for leftover food |
| If you have extra wall space, consider storage | | | | and meat if you do not have meat storage units. |
| hanging hooks, a notice board, and other helpful | | | | Always separate raw foods from cooked foods |
| organising items. Purchase handy space saving | | | | and make sure that when food is put into the |
| products such as stacking containers, and sturdy | | | | fridge that no juices can drip on run onto other |
| baskets for onions, garlic, and potatoes. You can | | | | foods and contaminate anything within the fridge. |
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| sizes. | | | | power possible. To find refrigerators in your area |
| Organising spices which you use most often in the | | | | go to au where you can find fridges at reasonable |
| front row. If you have a shallow drawer near | | | | prices. |
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| are older than six months or you no longer use. | | | | Place produce in the drawers, and place |
| To keep track of the freshness of spices, write | | | | condiments in the door of the refrigerator. |
| the purchase date or throw away date on the | | | | Delegate one day of the week to tossing out old |
| bottle with a black marker. | | | | foods. Consider cleaning out your refrigerator on |
| Your refrigerator will be one of the most used | | | | the same day you go to the grocery store. Since |
| items in your kitchen and because it will store | | | | you will be adding new items in your refrigerator, |
| fruit, vegetable, meat, and dairy products must | | | | it is a great time to toss out old food to make |
| be used in a most hygienic manner. Refrigeration | | | | space. |
| can substantially reduce the rate at which food will | | | | And finally, store rubbish bags near bins for easy |
| deteriorate. Low temperatures slow down the | | | | changing. By using some or all of these tips, you |
| growth of micro-organisms and the rate of | | | | can have one of the most organised kitchens. |