Budget-Friendly Food Storage Ideas for a Sustainable Kitchen with Refika

Budget-Friendly Food Storage Ideas for a Sustainable Kitchen with Refika!Discover the best ways to store your food correctly and make it last longer! 🌾🥫 How can you keep your ingredients fresh, protect them from moisture and pests, and prevent waste? From legumes to spices, bread to oils, we've gathered simple yet essential tips to help you save money and reduce food waste effortlessly. 🥖🫘🫒 Don't miss these practical storage hacks to make your kitchen more sustainable!
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[@cornfloats7004]

Refika! I loved that you mentioned getting rid of pests by putting the product out in the sun. I grew up around livestock in the Phoenix, AZ, USA area. I worked my teenage years on a Quarter Horse breeding farm where we had sometimes 150 horses, sometimes 300 horses. Naturally we had to buy and store a large amount of grain to supplement the hay feed, and we kept the grain in large aluminum bins with covers. This helped because any time we discovered weevils or ants in our various grain bins we would haul them out with the lid tipped, into the sun for a day and the bugs would make a beeline out of the bin and across the desert! We are very hot and dry in Phoenix. Last year we had more than 70 days over 110 degrees Fahrenheit! I knew then that what I was learning about storing grain for the horses was very old knowledge and I'm grateful to you for teaching me more very old and useful knowledge. You mean so much to so many of us! God bless!

[@Refika]

Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌞 It’s amazing how these old storage techniques still work so well. Sending love and gratitude. ❤️🐎✨

[@madissonmiller780]

Thank you for sharing food education in addition to cooking education. Recipes are everywhere these days but these "grandparents tricks" are forgotten gems

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊✨ Keeping these "grandparents' tricks" alive is so important. Glad you’re enjoying the food education along with the recipes! 🍽️❤️

[@j.e.7028]

This is simply my favorite food lady on You Tube....Thank you for sharing Refika

[@Refika]

Thank you!❤️

[@kathleenkaar6557]

Much appreciating this storage series!

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@user-qi4ff5in9z]

Thank you so much. I hate food waste and spoilage, but was taught to keep a stocked pantry for emergencies and financial hardship. These techniques will help me so much. You are such a great roe model.

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊 Keeping a well-stocked pantry while preventing waste is a great balance. So happy these tips are helpful! 💛✨

[@Khadeejahraja]

Thank you so much! This video is gold ❤️

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@TaskeenMomin-q9g]

Assalamualaikum Watching from India🇮🇳 Mumbai Love your recipes n tips n tricks

[@Refika]

Wa Alaikum Assalam! 😊 Thank you for your love and support-it means a lot! ❤️

[@theresesing738]

Good point of salt grinder having a ceramic blade. Also the bay leaf to repel little creatures and rice pouches to absorb moisture. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, for sure 😊

[@Refika]

Exactly! 😊 Ceramic grinders, bay leaves, and rice pouches help keep food fresh and pest-free. Prevention is key! 🍃✨

[@user-qi4ff5in9z]

I am going to rearrange my kitchen and pantry (a stainless steel rack in my converted dining room) to better preserve things. This is so very valuable.

[@Jupiterloobncj]

Thanks

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Jupiterloobncj]

@ thank you dear. My favorite cook. You give real information

[@astridrg]

I always store seeds and nuts in the freezer, it is dry and the cold keeps them from going rancid as fast. I'm very sensitive to nuts going bad so I'm extra careful. Coffee beans/grounds are also suprisingly fatty and keeps longer in the freezer. Interesting series 😊

[@Refika]

Great method! ❄️ Freezing helps prevent rancidity and keeps flavors fresh. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@jennamakesbugs]

It's very humid where I live. I keep garlic and onion powder in the freezer. Also sugar. But I also learned to mix spices in a prep bowl since shaking them over the pan is exposing them directly to steam.

[@Refika]

Great storage method! ❄️ Humidity can cause clumping, so keeping powders in a dry place is key. Mixing spices in a bowl instead of shaking over steam helps preserve their texture and flavor! 🌿✨

[@inashamsia]

Amazing Refika! Much barakat to you and the team 🎉

[@refikabirgul9244]

😘🙏 thank uuu

[@anitanazarian7314]

Thank you so much for this information Rifika this helps us alot to know 👍

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@cherylfelton4030]

Thank you for all the tips and tricks about food storage!!

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊 I'm glad you're enjoying it! Hope these tips are helpful in your kitchen. 🍽️✨

[@AnneluvsKatz]

For putting in the grains does it have to be a fresh bay leaf or can it be a dried one? Also what did you say the main blade in a salt grinder should be?? I couldn’t understand what you said… Great video thanks!

[@Refika]

A dried bay leaf works just as well! 🍃 It naturally repels pests. For the salt grinder, the blade should be ceramic or stainless steel-regular metal can corrode over time. 😊

[@AnneluvsKatz]

@@Refika thanks for clarifying. 😊. Love your channel❣️

[@barakathunnisha]

Thanks, very helpful information 😊

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@mbeckers7595]

Very useful but I have problems understanding as you speak so fast and I'm hearing impaired. Could you supply a list with recommendations, please? Love your recipes❤

[@cmbaz1140]

You can slow down the video and use it together with subtitles you should be able to understand it better.

[@Kathywake23]

The slow down feature is under the gear in the upper right hand corner.

[@jennamakesbugs]

CC tab at the bottom of the video

[@janetmackinnon3411]

@@Kathywake23 Oron the right on some screens.

[@deborahcornette751]

Thank you so much, didn’t know that trick with legumes and a bay leaf. ❤

[@Refika]

Thank you❤️

[@howardnenno1806]

I sent one of your knives to my father for Christmas last year, he loves it!

[@Refika]

That’s amazing! 😊

[@yukatanaka1458]

Loving this series with your knowledge. Thank you

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊 I'm glad you're enjoying it! Hope these tips are helpful in your kitchen. 🍽️✨

[@johnwest1999]

Love the bay leaf tip

[@serathion]

Those videos are really helpful. Thank you :)

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@78miamia]

Thank you Refika for all youre efort and advice. Even we knew this tips it is allways good to have an higher advice from an master chef, and remember once againe this tips is great. ❤ Love from Romania! A girl from Black See, Constanta. Please put romanian in CC caption for translate! I can't send to my friends ho who do not understand english. Thank you! Respect! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️ It’s always great to refresh our knowledge and share these tips. Greetings to Constanta!

[@78miamia]

Bir sonraki yazılarda görüşmek üzere, tüm kalbimle başarılar diliyorum.

[@elisabetta4478]

Incredible tips, thank you guys❤

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😊

[@EramAyla-1]

Thank you so much Refika ❤your videos are so helpful, informative and you are amazing🙏🙏Love from USA❤

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😊 ❤

[@jenniferbriski567]

Thank you for sharing this, it's great advice.

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@SirMooge]

Great information! I’ve got to toast the sesame seeds that I accidentally over purchased today, thank you! ❤️

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@pleasantmeadows2070]

Thanks for sharing! Great info!

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😊

[@coisasatrativas7907]

Very informative! I really liked! Thank you very much!

[@Refika]

Thank you!❤️

[@racheallange2056]

Thank you! 😊 ❤❤❤

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😊

[@amandar7719]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@emiliafratila4093]

Informative and helpful.Thank you!

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😊

[@lilymatus3913]

Very educational 👌👍

[@lalliepillay8613]

❤️❤️❤️❤️Thank you, absolutely appreciate

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Baembii]

very useful, thank you

[@Kokkikoulussa]

This was for many very useful Information, what we are losing in all this "modern" World - What I would like to see also is "How you use tried, local Mushrooms in various cookings" - Dried Mushrooms hardly ever anywhere make they real own Topic in cooking at all... Could be interesting to know your Ideas to choose, store nnad use them... Here in Finland we have an Abundace of wild Mushrooms to use... I try and dry them to be used later, but what about in Turkye?

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😊 Güzel bir konu! 🍄✨

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Absolutely!😊

[@buketkeen1275]

Thanks for the healthy recommendations 😋💐🇹🇷💖

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊 I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[@mnemonicworld]

Its really informative love from Pakistan

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@snackyb3ar]

I love this series 🤩 also already subscribed years ago. More success to you, your team and this channel 💖

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 🤩 Your support means the world to us! ❤

[@syedshah922]

Thank you

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@dharmakaurkhalsa3923]

When it comes to coffee: some people say to keep it in the fridge. Others say, dark and dry place. Which of these options would you suggest Refika? Thanks.

[@syedshah922]

Good job

[@neelam507]

Thanks… Dear for your tips loved it, please bring some more videos about tips to how to store everything and anything, your subscribers willlove it… From London 🇬🇧👌👍⭐️🙏❤

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊❤️ So happy you enjoyed the tips!

[@Tatsuemin]

A lot of times, storing jars upside down when they have liquid is good because it it is well sealed the probability of air going inside is low, if air goes in, the liquid will come out so you know it is not well sealed. So letting the jars upside down for a day after sealing the preserves can be helpful to be sure it is well sealed. I wish my mom could understand English to be able to understand what you say about letting things well sealed and out of sun and heat because she has everything right next to the stove all the time. If we take it away she will complain and put that back there where she can just grab and use 😒 We gave up trying to store things safely and buy expensive stuff because it gets spoiled too quickly. We just buy enough for one or two uses and still sometimes it will be ruined in between.

[@CricketsBay]

Does your mom understand Turkish? Refika has another channel where she makes recipes and videos like this in Turkish too.

[@jeaniegobin1375]

Thank you Refika I hope all is well in turkey. Take good care. God be with you Refika.

[@Refika]

Thank you!❤️

[@jodrew1845]

Thank you for these reminders I have recently discovered sumac pickled red onions. I've been cutting the onions thinly, usually a large red onion, then adding the sumac first, followed by the juice of one whole lemon. I generally leave the jar out to ferment for about 3 days. During that time, I burp the jar on average, once a day. When I'm ready to eat them, I add salt, shake to distribute and ND place them into the fridge. I'm writing to you in the hope that I am doing it properly and not poisoning myself. Someone told me that pickling incorrectly was a mistake that could make me sick or worse. Please advise.

[@kellydayGr]

Very valuable information! Looking forward to the next video. Sana da iş arkadaşlarına da cok teşekkür ederim!

[@Refika]

Thank you!❤️

[@franceroy5480]

Thank you Refika! Great tips 🙂 . How about pomegranate molasses? I tried your delicious tomato salad recipe 😋, and stored the opened bottlle in the fridge… is it ok?

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😊 Yes, storing pomegranate molasses in the fridge after opening is the right way to keep it fresh. Just make sure the lid is tightly closed! 🍯✨

[@andreacontreras2278]

Great video, thank you! What is that beautiful piece of equipment behind you? It’s made of metal and painted green. I almost couldn’t concentrate looking at it 😅

[@CricketsBay]

I think it's an old coffee grinder.

[@andreacontreras2278]

@@CricketsBay 😊 thank you!

[@beanie7547]

Thank you. I guess I better move my isot to the refrigerator.

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😊

[@rochelles.8387]

I freeze excess flour to kill any larvae that might be in it that can't be seen. Could you mention which sauces need to be refrigerated and which can be stored at room temperature? I know soy sauce, Worcestershire and hot sauce and honey can be kept at room temperature after being open. What others can be? Acid needs to be added to minced garlic kept in the refrigerator to prevent botulism.

[@aha1764]

Mic is extremely muffled. Sound quality has failed this time.

[@Refika]

Thank you for the feedback! 🙏 There was a technical issue with the audio this time. Appreciate your support! 😊

[@neelam507]

Please simple and easy recipe for chicken shawarma, I will appreciate, thank you dear❤❤🙏

[@dawoor1]

How to preserve yeast?

[@Refika]

To keep yeast fresh, **store it in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer**. ❄️ This helps maintain its potency for a longer time. Just let it come to room temperature before using! 🍞✨

[@notsomuchthankyou]

Can we talk about sumac for a second? I've bought bright fresh looking sumac and its nice. But I bought dark less fresh looking sumac (ordered from a reputable company online) and it tasted just as nice. Are there different sumac types? I would have thought the dark would be less pungent. How can I gauge it?

[@CricketsBay]

It's just a different color from how it's processed. No quality difference. Lebanese sumac may be a lighter color than Egyptian sumac. Also, no quality difference.

[@Refika]

Yes, there are different types of sumac, but the color can vary depending on where it grows. Even the same variety can have a different hue when cultivated in different regions. Additionally, after harvesting, oxidation causes the color to shift from burgundy to brown or even black. If you're using ground sumac, be sure to store it in a cool, dark place, as its aroma can fade quickly when exposed to light and heat.

[@amalk9750]

I have a Question. I store my flour, sugar, legumes and so on in a plastic storage containers. I recently heard that storing your dry food in plastic containers is not good for health. Is that true? Or a myth?

[@janinehartwig3356]

True. Glass is better :)

[@Refika]

Good question! 😊 *Plastic containers are generally safe* if they are *food-grade and BPA-free. However, for long-term storage, **glass or metal containers* are better as they prevent moisture buildup and potential chemical leaching. If using plastic, make sure it's airtight and stored in a cool, dark place!

[@sandrawhite1366]

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[@AYTEN186]

👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@veenaali4697]

I put lots of things in the freezer

[@racheallange2056]

Me too. We get a lot of vegetables marked down for quick sale. It is just my husband and I so I freeze them.

[@Refika]

Freezing food is such a smart way to reduce waste and keep things fresh. For more tips and detailed information, you can check out our previous video where we dive into the best practices for freezing food! 😊

[@filizdoganyenilmez6484]

❤

[@anamariaguadayol2335]

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[@bkm2797]

Thinking it’s hard to find a consistent dark cool place in apartments and the like, especially these days with climate change. Really appreciate the information you shared with us Refika, many people aren’t familiar with the best way to keep their food products, this is helpful. Thank you!👍💕

[@Refika]

Thank you for your kind words-so glad the info was helpful! 😊💕

[@rosiemason7452]

I love your videos but the sound is poor on this one.

[@Refika]

Sorry about the sound quality! 🙏 There was a technical issue, which is why it sounds this way. We’ll make sure to fix it in future videos! 😊

[@alo8540]

TODAY YOUR TURKISH ACCENT IS SO STRONG, I COULDNT UNDERSTAND MUST IF YIUR VIDEO IM MEXIICAN

[@CricketsBay]

The microphone was malfunctioning when Refika and crew made this video.

[@Refika]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@Mandla89]

🤍

[@detroitdiscussion9495]

The microphone for this is not good. It's not your accent at all.

[@Refika]

Sorry about the sound quality! 🙏 There was a technical issue, which is why it sounds this way. We’ll make sure to fix it in future videos!

[@ladybuggriffis2299]

Thank you for this video I really got a lot of information from you..I really appreciate this..be safe and many blessings.🦬🐞🥰🐢

[@Refika]

Thank you!❤️

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

I put everything in canning jars! 🫙 🫙 🫙

[@alyaamh5735]

Thank you ❤

[@muammetcabuk869]

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