Store what you eat and eat what you store.
Kathryn April 25th, 2011
I love storage. There is something about having everything in it’s own box, in it’s place that makes life seem easier, simpler and less stressful… you seem to be able to keep a track of where things are, and how much of any one thing you have, plus I find that if you have good storage then things don’t get destroyed and seem to last longer. Cupboards full of matching storage containers, all labelled cleanly and clearly is what I’m all about….but it takes time and money and so my house is not as I wish it was…. but maybe one day it will be!
Good containers = lasting storage
However, one area of ‘storage’ that I just can’t seem to figure out is my food storage. The principle of food storage is a sound one, which makes so much sense for so many reasons, I have no problem understanding the principle…. What I do have a problem with is maintaining and rotating my food storage. What I’m interested in is how you keep track of what you do have, what you should have, and how you rotate your food supply to make sure you don’t have food that gets left at the back of the cupboard for 3 years! So I would love to have ideas from you…
It probably helps to have worked in a supermarket as then you are on automatic pilot with rotation. Whenever I buy a lot (normally only every 2-3 weeks depending on the specials) I make sure that I take the opportunity to clean out my cupboard. It may take a little longer but this way I am sure that the newer stuff goes at the back and I know what I have so can plan meals easier.
Have fun.
xxxx