Why Buying Pantry Container Sets Will Backfire For So Many People - Tasting Table

"Upgrading your pantry storage with matching containers will make you feel like you have your whole entire life in order. Not only does it look much neater to see all of the items that you have - making it easy to find the one you need - but you can also keep track of the levels of each one so that you know when to make a trip to the store for a refill."

"Besides buying sets and containers that you won't actually use, there are other mistakes that you may be making with pantry storage that you may not realize, especially when it comes to organizing those nifty containers. One tip for more efficient pantry storage is to utilize lazy Susans in addition to pop-up containers. These spinning discs will allow you to make use of all of those corner cabinets and allow you to more easily grab the storage containers that you need"

"Another big mistake that you'll want to avoid? Forgetting to write down expiration dates. Since you're throwing out the original packaging, you may not remember how long that pasta has been sitting in your pantry, waiting to be used. Add a label with the expiration date and any relevant cooking instructions before tossing out the packaging. Additionally, using a first-in-first-out (FIFO) system will help ensure your food stays fresh."

Matching pantry containers create a neat appearance and allow visible inventory and refill tracking. Buying whole storage sets often produces sizes that go unused and wastes money; purchasing individual containers tailored to the items being stored saves space and reduces long-term expense. Lazy Susans expand access to corner cabinets and let users reach containers without emptying shelves. Label containers with expiration dates and any cooking instructions when removing original packaging. Use a first-in-first-out (FIFO) rotation to ensure older items are used first and to keep food fresh.

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