Yes!! Finally! I am so tired of people emptying packages of food into plastic bins. Thank you for being a sane voice in the world vapid content.
@Lashlove162 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Finally someone that believes food not being picture perfect in the fridge. thanks for your real advise on how to keep it fresh as possible
@blueiris6813 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for scientific information about food storage!
@BeyondClaire Жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and have enjoyed the few videos I have seen so far! Thank you so much for your fun channel that is so informative! Love from Texas! 🥰
@SimiplyDiFFeReNt2 жыл бұрын
You are a godsend! I got guinea pigs last fall and I have been trying to figure out how to store all the vegetables in the fridge for months. Thank you so much for making this video and the produce chart 🥲😊
@TheOrganizedSoprano2 жыл бұрын
FIRST! Not me forgetting to set this live at the regular time LOL
@Luna-tb4hw2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kay
@lynettediaz1612 жыл бұрын
I love when you do these functional fridge organization videos.
@selinaburford67712 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kay! Your science knowledge is always appreciated. With the rise of food costs, keeping food fresher longer is important.
@melindaavila4982 жыл бұрын
I store cut avocados by squeezing lemon juice on the exposed fruit (?) then put in a small zip lock bag.
@Margar022 жыл бұрын
Here is a low-budget hack for lettuces that can get you through until you get a "real" keeper: take a gallon ziplock bag, line it with 2 regular size or 3-4 select-a-size paper towels, or a bit of sack cloth or linen. Insert leafies with the cloth/paper towel acting as a liner. Seal the bag, leaving a little air inside. Stab several holes CAREFULLY and gently into the plastic bag with a paring knife or other pointy thing. This can help them last a week to two!
@beesknees2132 жыл бұрын
You must have read my mind!! YES, I want the produce to last longer....Bins for the WIN! Yass...👍
@jocaz49312 жыл бұрын
Aaahh! I came to conclusion a bit ago that I needed an egg drawer and haven’t been able to find one I like. This is perfect. This video is just full of great info. Thank you! I have saved it so I can come back and refer to it as I continue to work on organizing my fridge.
@steffa648 Жыл бұрын
This video was very encouraging to me. I watched all these aesthetically pleasing videos of fridge organization with all their pretty clear bins. So my husband said I didn’t need any bins lol and so I went to cleaning and organizing my fridge without them. I was so disappointed in my fridge and then realized it was because my fridge didn’t look like these Pinterest type videos. Then I found your videos and watched about three of your fridge videos and now I see I organized my fridge correctly according to what you said about the cold areas and the crisper drawers. Now I am happy with my fridge because I see that the food goes where it is supposed to go and will last longer. Thank you!!
@psymompa2 жыл бұрын
Love a functional fridge with real food and not just drinks. ❤
@sadieguenther19482 жыл бұрын
Amen to that
@cdd8242 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kay! After much dithering I just bought a new counter depth refrigerator. So we went from a 27 cubic foot fridge to a 21 cubic foot fridge. As I was trying to figure out whether we could fit our food (I cook a lot from scratch) in there, I also watched your videos and planned my zones and ethylene/non ethylene crispers. Everything turned out great, and the produce is lasting a lot longer, so I’ve less food waste. Thank you for all the helpful information! The blue apple and the herb keeper really are great, too. I was using the plastic bag over the glass of water before (a herb keeper was a recent purchase) but I really like my upgrade.
@haleymist092 жыл бұрын
Oh THAT'S why there are 2 crisper drawers, and THAT'S what the little slider is for! I never knew there were so many products for a fridge!!!
@heidifris48802 жыл бұрын
You're not alone lol. I just learned something new as well. 🤣
@luzchapa69992 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad that you were looking at all the angles cost effectiveness having people grow their silicone bag collection of her time and most of all how to keep your food the freshest for as long as possible to help reduce food waste and of course save that money! ❤️❤️❤️
@bethbilous47202 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kay, this was so informative, and I really don't care what my fridge looks like, as long as everything is protected and lasts as long as possible.
@meghanbullinger64902 жыл бұрын
Hi Kay. I love KZbin videos to watch when I get a chance. You are one of the only channels I've cared to watch after my dear cat Tom died. ...and that says a lot because i loved that cat.. still do love him... except he's gone. So thank you for your content and your welcoming and soothing personality
@haleymist092 жыл бұрын
❤💚💜💙
@lizhoward97542 жыл бұрын
Super, super video!! This by far is the best and most informative food storage video I have seen. I learned so much. Thank you!!
@therealjenniferrr2 жыл бұрын
Those green containers are really the BEST when it comes to keeping even chopped lettuce for salads fresh. I have 3 big ones and 2 littles ones now. And because of you I have a bajillion Stasher bags now too. lol
@debranielsen20022 жыл бұрын
I love the Home Edit kind of pics, but you are right, they are not practical. I just put the blue apple and stasher bags in my Amazon cart. Thanks for the advice!
@fdoctor792 жыл бұрын
Well you got me, Kay! I absolutely LOVE those refrigerator organizing tik tok shorts. Thanks for helping to bring me back down to earth! lol
@17topaz2 жыл бұрын
Love your tips !! Great channel . Hi from Israel .🇮🇱
@dianna70432 жыл бұрын
You are so smart, sweet and pretty. I enjoy all your advice. Thank you.
@mke6142 жыл бұрын
Great information! I totally agree with you. A fridge should keep your food fresh, not just look cute! 🤗 (BTW... I don't think that the video chapters didn't make it to the details section. 😥
@Alextodd0072 жыл бұрын
Hello Marcia
@mymthegreyful2 жыл бұрын
Egg drawer ! That's a real d'oh !! revelation . I need one.
@TheHelpfulHome2 жыл бұрын
Ok I'm just gonna be ballsy and ask...would you watch my today's fridge organization video and give me notes 🤷♀️🤣🥰 I mean I get that you're way too busy for that kind of homework assignment but I'm just so curious that I had to ask 🤗 I feel like we have different foods to store so your tips were definitely helpful but then I was like ooh...I totally uploaded my fridge organization today...maybe...🤔🤣😘 love you either way girl 🙌🙌🙌
@earth2jules5992 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Blue Apple tip! As for bins, a few years ago, I picked up some second-hand Container Store clear drawers that the original owner used for computer cables and office supplies. Our renter-basic fridge just didn't have enough good drawer space, so I've got three of them on the top shelf for butter, cream cheese, fancy cheeses. They stack easily, glide well, provide a nice smooth surface to stack yogurt containers (versus the wire racks in the fridge.) When I went to find more, I was super bummed to see all the organizing bins in the Kitchen area of Container store had the cutout handles/holes. Then I found my exact bin over by Closet Organization. Turns out they're small shoe drawers, still totally available, and actually cheaper than those drawers named after that organizing show. So I guess my tip to others is not to be limited by how someone else categorizes something.
@4svance2 жыл бұрын
I love the tall Weck Sturz Glass jar you have with snackin' veggies!! My fantasy fridge would be filled with glass containers with no ugly labels! Now it is filled with plastic and not very full. Ever since the pandemic started I try to eat as much fresh food as possible and just go more often and buy less. Good to see you smiling!
@dianawilson18902 жыл бұрын
I googled why we should store eggs pointy end down after hearing you say that. Lol (I’m a curious type) It is because the yolk is kept more centered and bacteria is kept away from it and the white is less bacteria friendly. Thanks for caring more about keeping food from going bad than the whole ROYGBIV Pinterest picture for your fridge.
@Alextodd0072 жыл бұрын
Hello Diana
@haleymist092 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Googling! That's interesting.
@m-joy-games2 жыл бұрын
I always appreciate learning from you! I'm still working on my fridge set up, but it's following your tips :D
@willowctscom2 жыл бұрын
Gotta say I kinda like the rambles. No need to skip. :)
@pamelacallaway39222 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the fruit and veggies storage lists and suggestions.
@andreawales19382 жыл бұрын
Excellent information! Thank you so much!
@trishpacheco75862 жыл бұрын
Hey bestie, great job. I will try my best to keep my refrigerator organized. Thank you Kay
@Alextodd0072 жыл бұрын
Hello trish
@JE-pd8fp Жыл бұрын
This was fascinating. Thank you!
@marybethduke32632 жыл бұрын
Great video....great info! I learned something new today....thanks!
@eileenryan4687 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!
@celsamuniz77332 жыл бұрын
Kate , I need a copy of your fridge 😂. I bough your suggestions and now I’m lost where too pu everything
@JustSheilz2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!!
@Cecily-Pimprenelle2 жыл бұрын
Avocado and egg, huh? I tend to put mine next to the apples, as we like them ripe. I’m in Europe and do keep my eggs in the fridge - maybe not necessary, but it’s easier for me. They go on a shelf in a plastic egg tray some of the eggs I bought came in one day. The milk and juice go in the door in our fridge, though I know that temperature-wise it might not be the best, but as we’re a big family, it’s not really a concern. Milk gets finished in the next 24h, and juice in 2 to 3 days. :-) I do have some clear bins in the fridge (leftover packets of sauce, bags of grated cheese, etc) because otherwise stuff tends to get forgotten in the back. A couple of fruits-and-veggies Sistema bins (green grid only on the bottom and just a filtet, no adjustable vent, but it works well all the same) and a big closed bin for our Stack of Cheese. As for you ”food huggers”, Ikea has a similar product (thin silicone), and I’m rather satisfied by them. Can’t remember its name right now, though... Great refresher, Kay, thank you!
@juliescheibe65862 жыл бұрын
I have several sizes of those containers that you have your lettuce and broccoli in. I have the fruit and lettuce ones. Love them!
@mrspalmere2 жыл бұрын
So much info thank you
@Alextodd0072 жыл бұрын
Hello Lisa
@annsosie15152 жыл бұрын
Very helpful 🍋
@mrsdiane20092 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@tonyascott6022 жыл бұрын
Yes! Hands down the best information! Thank you!
@barbarageiger77402 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kay I had just said I was going to line the vedio you done about what vegs that can go with each other but want to get the list you done
@Teeyah22 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful and informative vlog. Thank you!!😁😁😁
@curlycurly004u2 жыл бұрын
Good information! Do you keep your bread in the refrigerator too?
@SoliRhymesWithJulie2 жыл бұрын
I am slowly starting to buy better produce storage. Both because of learning about them from you and because ADHD makes me not remember what is in a drawer when it is under something else.
@floief2 жыл бұрын
Great info :) I have some produce keeper type bins for my fridge. It's a counter depth model and the 3 drawer bins aren't big enough to store all the produce. LIke your lettuce keeper, they have a reservoir for a bit of water and adjustable vents for airflow. My problem area seems to be the top shelf where all the small containers end up. Some are migrating to the back....never to be seen again. Maybe just one bin could corral some of those little guys?
@randomharts2 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I do (and I also have a counter depth fridge) with all the random half used jars and sauces. They have a home on the top shelf of my fridge in a large clear plastic bin and when I need them, I just pull the whole bin out of the fridge. It’s so much easier than rummaging for items or worse yet not knowing the item is rotting away in the back of the fridge. It also works well to limit the tendency to over-buy…if the bin doesn’t have room, I don’t buy anything new. Hope this helps😉
@kaleigh40812 жыл бұрын
I saw that IKEA has a rectangular lazy Susan for fridges! That might be the perfect use for it.
@kaleigh40812 жыл бұрын
@@spiritjunkie1913 Let me know if it works! I've been itching to try it out - it looks so neat! It's called "Snurrad" .
@floief2 жыл бұрын
@@randomharts Thank you :)
@floief2 жыл бұрын
@@kaleigh4081 Thanks, I'll look :)
@ebayaradiay27812 жыл бұрын
Wonder vid💎💎💎💎😘😘
@sheilaspastelrainbowvision2 жыл бұрын
My fridge is really empty cause I stock more in the freezer and use the fridge mostly for dairy, condiments, and left overs. Which is why I am considering getting a retro mini fridge 7 cu ft and/or a separate 7 cu ft freezer. I don't like cold beverages most of the year so I don't store drinks in the fridge (only milk and juice). I add some ice for ice tea or root beer, but water I don't and juice I don't.
@nataliebutler2 жыл бұрын
My fridge is really full because I use it mostly for dairy and condiments 😆 It's a small (normal sized) 'European' fridge though.
@sheilaspastelrainbowvision2 жыл бұрын
@@nataliebutler I only eat so much so I don't like to overstock and end up wasting food I don't finish or that goes bad before I get to it. I also prefer food fresh so I have more ready to make options in my freezer. My fridge is small, but not mini. Bigger that 7 cu ft, but smaller than a traditional American fridge. It is a rental unit so the kitchen is small overall.
@celsamuniz77262 жыл бұрын
I need help. I trust your opinion. Can you please recommend a fridge brand? I would really appreciate your advice
@NanetteLoves2Budget2 жыл бұрын
Storing cut avocados with a freshly cut bit of onion prevents browning for a day or two.
@TheHelpfulHome2 жыл бұрын
Ooh my video today was a fridge organization 🥰 ok well now to find out if I did it all wrong 😅
@cindyb90522 жыл бұрын
Great video with logical recommendations!
@hellototheworld2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing I will download your printable I must admit I have always kept milk in the door but we drink it very quickly
@missk49342 жыл бұрын
Amazing suggestions, thanks for sharing!!
@sheilasingleton10192 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you.
@dawnjeffersramstad84012 жыл бұрын
A video by you on when to use ROY G BIV organization would be 👍
@dmarkey43602 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thank you🙏
@colleenlawrence64992 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I will need to clean fridge and do an little reorganizing:) need some of those stash bags!! Thank you
@bonnigans80142 жыл бұрын
Always love your fridge videos!
@dawnjeffersramstad84012 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you
@lethiapage47672 жыл бұрын
I have chimed in about your fridge stuff already but i do wanna ask you re herbs...you are so good with plants why not just keep a long narrow container in the kitchen window and grow your favs? Cheaper. Fresher. Easier! Growing your own basil alone might finance the whole herb garden. Just pick what you need as you need it and theres no preserving, no waste.
@TheOrganizedSoprano2 жыл бұрын
Growing basil indoors is very tricky as it LOVES hot, sunny weather and creating these Ideal conditions inside can be very difficult. Some do well inside but others really struggle and you’ll end up doing much more maintenance on them than on the regular houseplants. I just got a little grow setup so that might help so we’ll see how they do! Plus cilantro requires resowing every few weeks since it grows and then kind of poops out lol
@laurapeck89022 жыл бұрын
Loved the video!
@elizabarry42 жыл бұрын
The Ikea Stasher bags and food huggers are cheaper and better! The bags are way more secure and stand open more, plus they are cuter and pass the "cooler test"
@sandrathomas10782 жыл бұрын
Love your channel ❤
@kyouell2 жыл бұрын
I’d love help with a problem. We just moved to a house where the only kitchen drawers are in the island and they are too tiny for most of the cutlery trays I can find. There are 4 that are 13.5” deep by 10” wide by 2.5” tall, and three that are 13.5” deep by 10” wide by 5.5” tall. So far I’ve tried grippy liner from Con-tact and the silverware all still rolls around. I’ve also tried putting onions in the lowest drawer and they molded (not as cool and dark as I thought, I guess?)! I’m basically having a lot of trouble making good storage choices for these weird drawers. Maybe you could do a video about this? Thank you for reading. Love ❤️ ❤️❤️ your channel! I was a second soprano but am probably an alto now; you totally hooked me with your channel title. 😁
@jcoopes56042 жыл бұрын
I have cut up boxes to help with the drawer/cabinets! Some cereal, velvetta boxes, smaller Amazon boxes, phone boxes are good too! Aesthetically it can be chaos, but mine are not visible!
@erickanyc89072 жыл бұрын
Hi🙂 I really enjoyed your video i download the list you had in the description box and i couldn't find where you would put the celery so i just wanted to know where you put it please and thank you
@tinaf.79412 жыл бұрын
Kay, You are so right! Last month, I purchased some of these "designer" fridge drawers and my produce did not last as long- they do look beautiful though. I will use mine for beauty products in the linen closet. Interested in how you are storing your green onions, do they stay fresher longer that way? It looks like the whites are submerged in water- please share! ❤️
@draickin2 жыл бұрын
If you put green onions into a glass of water, they will actually start to grow. Just a little bit of the white piece is enough.
@tinaf.79412 жыл бұрын
@@draickin I've never heard of that before- will need to try soon, thank you!
@draickin2 жыл бұрын
@@tinaf.7941 I've never tried it in the fridge though, maybe Kay does it for a different reason. I would assume that they need a bit of light to grow.
@Lisa-laine2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard a cut avocado can be stored in jar of water but haven’t tried it yet.
@future.homesteader2 жыл бұрын
Costco has a version of your lettuce keeper that I think is the same brand as yours & only $27 USD for 4. I've been thinking of getting anyway & with your enthusiasm for yours I'm going to try it. It's ProKeepers 4-piece Fresh Produce Keeper Set.
@Kris7245 Жыл бұрын
A tip for making avocados last: when they are ripe, submerge them in water and put in fridge. You will get up to 7-10 more days out of them!
@TheOrganizedSoprano Жыл бұрын
Oooh thank you for that tip!!!!
@Mekhinya2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! Have you ever tried the huggers on tomatoes?
@Mekhinya2 жыл бұрын
@@spiritjunkie1913 Great tips!
@jillhoward14522 жыл бұрын
I got one of those drawers when I just could not live with the broken deli drawer the fridge in this house came with. The only things it's ever held is cheese and maybe a stick of pepperoni. The rest of the items that would have been in the deli drawer are in an open bin.
@TessieDobey2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever noticed those super organized refrigerators never have leftovers? What do they do with their leftovers?
@haleymist092 жыл бұрын
YAS! That was my question! Do these people never have leftovers? That takes up a hunk of my fridge whenever I actually cook lol
@sandraklukas32792 жыл бұрын
I purchase the smaller clamshells of greens (spring mix and spinach). I put a paper towel in the bottom and leave the greens in the clamshell, but they're often slimy within a week. I live alone so no one to help consume them. I'm thinking the OXO GreenSaver container might be the way to go?
@cdd8242 жыл бұрын
Try the bluapple Kay uses in the video. I just bought a new refrigerator and started using them and I’ve noticed a big difference in the life of my fresh produce. I also follow Kay’s ethylene guidelines s best as I can, and that helps as well.
@melindaavila4982 жыл бұрын
OMG I have the same lettuce container- several years also. Love your channel. I am 77 yo, but still look for storage ideas. I am constantly buying cutting boards because I can't figure out where to store them, or which are food safe - eco-friendly. Any suggestions?
@TheOrganizedSoprano2 жыл бұрын
I have them in a drawer, but I used to store them with my baking sheets vertically!
@draickin2 жыл бұрын
I recently saw a video where she put half an Avocado in a bowl of water in the fridge. I think the brown color comes when the Avocado is in contact with air, so that would probably help. Haven't tried it yet myself, but it did make sense, so thought I'd share.
@tinaf.79412 жыл бұрын
I tried the avocado in water trick the other day when I saw it on another vlogger video- the avocado stayed green but it was slimy due to being submerged in water (yuk). I wasn't a fan. 😖 I do like adding lemon juice to keep it from oxidizing though, it stays fresh and also maintains the integrity of the avocado.
@draickin2 жыл бұрын
@@tinaf.7941 Thanks for the warning, that does not sound very appetizing.
@vcastwilson2 жыл бұрын
BUT!!!! DO try putting a perfectly ripe WHOLE avocado in a jar of water in the fridge. It stops ripening in its tracks. I've done it now for up to two weeks and my avocado is amazing.
@vcastwilson2 жыл бұрын
I oftentimes buy a small bag of avocados but don't use them in time. I normally throw out overripe fruit all the time. I haven't done it once since using this tip.
@SilviaTejeda-c6v Жыл бұрын
Avocados do not need to be a "problem child" :) Just run the cut avocado under cold water and then place in plastic/glass container or even plastic wrap. Your avocado will stay green/fresh longer.
@bettyveronica98802 жыл бұрын
There's an ad for a food delivery service that I think, has discounted food, or something, but in the ad, the lady brags "My fridge is PACKED!" If she's got a big family, I guess it's good, but it looked so jammed...how could anyone find anything, and imagine the spoiled food?🙄🤦🏻♀️ I immediately think of you cringing if you see it. 😂
@mrstn1232 жыл бұрын
I can’t find the printable you made about different kinds of vegetables…?
@TheOrganizedSoprano2 жыл бұрын
I forgot! www.theorganizedsoprano.com/shop
@mardwella2 жыл бұрын
💜💜💜💜💜
@dorisw55582 жыл бұрын
my fridge doesn’t have a divided produce drawer. Just one big box
@bellewill97482 жыл бұрын
🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
@seayoma2 жыл бұрын
Eggs don’t perish quickly. I keep mine out of the fridge in a metal basket in a cooler spot in my kitchen.
@seayoma2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Came to your egg comment about folks like me.
@janiceandthomas Жыл бұрын
Right?? I started wondering if it was an American thing. I live in the Caribbean and I had never heard about eggs expiring like that and having to watch for "expiry dates".
@LaShumbraBatesAuDHD2 жыл бұрын
I use those clear containers in my pantry, craft room, and other areas of the house, but NOT THE FRIDGE!
@mhanshaw1652 жыл бұрын
Now I know why I can’t keep bananas longer than a couple days 🤦♀️ how did i not know to keep them separate from apples.
@Alextodd0072 жыл бұрын
Hello hanshaw
@EYE_SPIDER2 жыл бұрын
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@brigittehunter2 жыл бұрын
Not me moving my apples out of my fruit bowl into my fridge… 🤫
@SaucerJess2 жыл бұрын
💚🥰🐶🥰💚
@yelena862 жыл бұрын
👍✌️🙏❤️
@PurpleRose87252 жыл бұрын
If it comes in a jar or squeeze container, it goes in the door.