Savvy Ways to Store Food

Make it easier to find what you need in your kitchen. These creative storage ideas help you organize food in your pantry, kitchen cabinets, and freezer. You'll know exactly what's in your kitchen, making meal prep stress-free and grocery shopping a breeze.





Freezer Organization

Apply pantry storage strategies to your freezer to organize frozen goods. Laminate paper labels and tie to plastic baskets. Use the baskets for designated food items -- and avoid having to dig through bags of peas to find your container of ice cream.

Island Storage

Kitchen island carts serve a dual purpose as prep space and storage space. Outfit cart shelves with bins for items such as potatoes and onions, and jars for dry foods such as rice and beans.




Filed Away

Store chips and other bagged foods on their sides in a deep drawer like file folders. With bags tucked neatly inside a drawer, you don't have to worry about the contents being crushed by heavier items.





Labeling System

When you store containers in a drawer, sometimes it can be difficult to see what's inside. Eliminate the guesswork with lid labels. Glue vinyl paper to jar lids and use a dry-erase marker to label the jar's contents.



A Good Storage Fit

Stale cereal and smooshed granola bars can make for a disappointing breakfast. Keep your morning staples in fine form with tailor-made storage solutions. Line up granola bars in baskets and fill lidded plastic containers with cereals, marshmallows, cookies, and other items that need to be tightly sealed for optimal freshness.




This is something I have decided I really need to work on in my house!
I seem to be able to organize everywhere but in the pantry.  This web sit " Savvy Ways to Store Food" has helped me a ton.  I think I am now ready to trackle my pantry.  Hope you have gotten something from this post.

Here are a few recipes for the week.

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Gluten Free



Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed 2 Tbsp olive oil Directions: After rinsing chickpeas, spead on a tea towel to absorb as much of the remaining moisture as possible. In a bowl toss chickpeas with olive oil, then spead out on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 34-45 minutes, or until crunchy throughout and golden brown. Pour into a bowl and toss with your favorite toppings. Topping Suggestions: Sweet: 2 Tbsp sugar & 1 tsp cinnamon Salty: coarse salt & pepper to taste Sweet & Spicy: see this Pumpkin Seed recipe for a great sweet & spicy combination

Bacon-wrapped Pork Roast Gluten Free Ingredients: 1 pork loin (1 1/2 pounds) Salt and pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 lb bacon, thinly sliced 1 cup white wine Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Sear pork on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes total. Remove from heat. Rub pork with chopped rosemary; wrap with bacon, overlapping strips slightly. Tie pork roast with kitchen twine. Roast in oven, basting occasionally with cooking juices, until internal temperature is 145°F on a meat thermometer, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven. Transfer pork to a serving dish. To make the sauce: place the roasting skillet on the stove top over low heat. Add the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrap up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan. Skim off the fat. Reheat to serving temperature if necessary.