Milk & Yogurt
- Store on inner fridge shelves (not the door!)
- Close lids tightly
- Don’t drink from the container
Cheese Storage
- Hard cheese: Wrap in wax paper + loose plastic
- Soft cheese: Airtight container
- Mold on hard cheese? Cut 2–3 cm around it—still safe!
🍚 5. Cooked Food & Leftovers: Store Like a Pro
Leftovers are gold—if stored correctly.
Golden Rules
- Cool food within 2 hours
- Use shallow containers
- Refrigerate immediately
Storage Times
- Cooked rice/pasta: 3–4 days
- Soups & stews: 3–5 days
- Cooked vegetables: 3 days
🔥 Reheat only what you’ll eat—don’t reheat multiple times.
🧂 6. Pantry Staples: Dry, Dark, and Organized
Smart Pantry Storage
- Use glass or airtight containers
- Label with purchase dates
- Store away from heat and sunlight
Special Tips
- Flour & grains: Fridge or freezer for long storage
- Nuts & seeds: Refrigerate to prevent rancidity
- Spices: Away from stove and light
🌿 Fresh spices = stronger flavor + less usage.
❄️ 7. Freezer Wisdom: Freeze Smarter, Not Harder
Your freezer is a food-saving superhero 🦸♂️
What Freezes Well
- Bread, cooked rice, soup
- Meat, chicken, fish
- Chopped vegetables
- Herbs (freeze in olive oil!)
What NOT to Freeze
- Raw potatoes
- Mayonnaise
- Cream sauces
- Watery vegetables (lettuce, cucumber)
🧼 8. Clean Storage = Longer Life
Dirty storage shortens food life dramatically.
- Wash fridge monthly
- Clean spills immediately
- Use baking soda to absorb odors
- Replace old containers with cracked lids
💡 Final Thoughts: Small Habits, Big Impact
Storing food correctly isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being a little smarter every day.
✔ Less waste
✔ Better taste
✔ More savings
✔ Safer meals
Once you start doing this, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
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