Pantry Inventory System | Organize Your Fridge, Freezer, and Pantry for Meal Planning | This and Nat

Today I'm using a simple spreadsheet to inventory all of the food in my pantry, fridge, and freezers! Taking an inventory helps me to meal plan easily and to waste less food. We also save tons of money by using what we have FIRST. Enjoy!
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[@cl8505]

In my opinion, if I am going through the trouble to inventory all of my food then I am definitely going to inventory the spices as well strictly for if I am at the store and I can't remember if I have a particular spice. I recently started my first ever food inventory mainly to track expiration dates so that I stop wasting food. Also, awesome video.

[@sandymakesplans]

the thing about the spices hurt my spirit

[@mindyhulse6587]

I think it looks like a lot of food because you have everything in one space. Plus you want a little extra of some stapels, you never know what could happen, i think that's a lesson learned this year. I do not think it looks like too much food. 👍

[@ThisandNat]

Too true! Yes we definitely want to keep some extra just in case!

[@debbielenoir5472]

Possibly could be comments from people who don’t cook very often.

[@marquitabortiz4718]

FYI: NO MILK products in the fridge door! The door is warmer and the foods spoil faster there! Drinks.. OK... vinegar based products... Keisho.. mustard ... pickles.. BBQ sauce. All ok! Every time you open the door it lowers the temp.. spoils faster! Per Home Ec Prof! Your pantry is super organized.... I always put things in reverse order.. the soonest to expire in the front & the rest behind it!! I like the spread sheet! I keep things frozen to minimize the funky smell. On the nite before trash out it goes! Ie meat drippings ( fats) that J don’t use.. I use paper towels to absorb fats removed from my grd beef... in a coffe can lined in a plastic bag. I just seal it & toss it! Good job!! M

[@ThisandNat]

Oh yes I've heard that before about milk in the door! Ooh you have some great tips! Putting stuff in the freezer until trash day is super smart!

[@marquitabortiz4718]

I’m also from TX! ( Snyder) 90 mi So. Of Lubbock... was almost a TT Red Raider!! Vs a UNM Lobo! Parents are from NM.. worked in TX most of their lives... we moved back just in time to get in-state residency costs @ UNM! Yeah! Much cheaper! It’s now sooo expensive! I paid $228.00/ semester of 12 sem. hrs min!! Now my nieces are paying thousands! / semester!!

[@JaneNorthrop]

I have had my milk in the door for years and it has never spoiled faster.

[@nv7287]

We need a system where we can read our supermarket receipts and add them to xl sheets from our food shop via qr code or something (and that items also have qr code to scan!)! anyway kudos! dedication and a pretty pantry!

[@asblinda]

You mentioned making your own pot pies. Here's a recipe I tried this week. It's easy and delicious. Hope you can use it and enjoy it. Easy Chicken Pot Pie Preheat oven to 425. Thaw or bring pie crust to room temperature. I just used a top crust. 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup flour 1/2 teas salt 1/4 teas pepper 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup milk 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken chunks 2 cups frozen mixed veggies, thawed In saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion & cook 2 minutes. Stir frequently. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk, cook stirring until bubbly and thickened. Stir in chicken and veggies. Put in pan, top with crust and make slits in top. Bake 30 -40 minutes until bubbly and crust is browned.

[@ThisandNat]

Thank you so much!!!

[@andreacover5840]

Well I definitely need some of the containers you have for cans and things... My pantry is tiny, and I'm constantly trying to keep it organized and tidy so any new food fits in it! I need to start meal planning for what's in the pantry. Thanks for the ideas!

[@ThisandNat]

It's hard with a small space to store food! Those random things definitely eat up space though! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@AlexisRodrigo]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Your organization inspires me. Thank you very much for sharing your process, tips, and templates! I’ve copied the Google Sheets and can’t wait to use it.

[@teedoubleu9602]

thank you for the spreadsheet.. I appreciate it :)

[@TiiuW]

Would love to see a video of you grocery shopping

[@helle_larsen]

I added one for spices myself! I am a student who recently started to cook a lot of new recipes, so having a list of spices helps me a lot with planning.

[@jessicakent4265]

Thank you for the video. I have tried the paper inventory and didn't keep up with it. Definitely going to try your google doc. Hadn't even thought of it. Thank you.

[@cherylfewell-brown4070]

Thank you so much for the template!

[@lauradarmstadt4850]

I'm really tempted to make a spreadsheet for inventory of my pantry/fridge now!

[@wendycash54]

I just found this video and its a game changer! One thing I want to add. Sometimes I need to remember why I even have this item in my pantry. I try to only stock items that I use regularly, so if I'm trying to remember what I use an item for, like Coconut flakes, you can add a comment to the cell and I put the things I make with that item. Then if the item has been in my pantry awhile I just look at the comment and then make the things that I usually have the item there for. You can just add these things little by little, which is what I love about this, I can access it on my phone so I can adjust my inventory at the store!

[@ThisandNat]

Hey Wendy! Aww yay! I'm so glad you found it helpful. That's such a great tip!!!

[@RebeccaM89]

You’re doing a great job of keeping organized. I’m from Dallas too! I’m really enjoying your content.

[@ThisandNat]

Thank you! Hey neighbor!!

[@brittaniereagan5248]

We are moving in to our new house New Year’s Eve and I’m so excited to take inspiration from your pantry for mine! Yours looks so nice but definitely doable and easy to maintain!

[@ThisandNat]

Oooh how exciting!!! I can't wait to see how you organize it!

[@oavance8401]

So glad I've found your channel and your other one. My favorite person to watch on KZbin.

[@ThisandNat]

Wow! Thank you so, so much!

[@show_me_your_kitties]

Wow thank you! Sorry great tips here I will definitely be implementing asap!

[@c66yeung]

If you cook any thick rice noodles with no sauce (just plain boil it and remove the liquid or steam it), mix that peanut sauce, hoisin sauce, and siracha (portion does not matter). And YUM!

[@ThisandNat]

Oooh yummm! Okay we definitely need to try that. Thank you!

[@elizabethingram9784]

I loved your video, such great info. I inventory my spices because I cook different types of cuisine and I buy extras and need to keep track of them. The only thing I wasn’t that into is the sad music. LOL (sigh)

[@jamiewaldron7208]

Thanks for the good ideas I will do that with my food too

[@traciebecker6669]

I have 2 rack with 9 shelves each that hangs on the inside of the kitchen pantry and the door of my linen closet. They provide amazing extra space. It is the vinyl covered wire type of unit and they cost about $35.- 40.

[@sandymakesplans]

everything we have should be in an inventory 🤷🏽‍♀️ btw lazy susans are not the best for condiments and spices. racks and drawers where you can see them all at once seem to be the best. less shuffling and knocking them over to reach one in the middle.

[@judyohara959]

Great video. Thank you🌲🌲🌲

[@ThisandNat]

Thanks so much!

[@juliemiller4288]

So smart!!!!

[@ThisandNat]

Thanks so much!

[@TheWanderingPurl]

Knitting a Christmas present while watching! Definitely think a spice tab would be helpful! Your computer half way off the counter is making me 😬🙀🙈

[@ThisandNat]

So fun!!! Lol!!!

[@alicehayden4118]

Hi Natalie, I love this new video. I need to do this. Tired of buying things and then finding I already have it. Would spread you be open to sharing the spread)sheet as you did for your Budget tracker. I love using the budget tracker. I can use spreadsheets but do not know how to set up the formulas for totals etc. knitting socks (gifting) while I watch.

[@ThisandNat]

Yay! Yes, the spreadsheet is linked in the description box! Just make a copy and you're good to go!

[@alicehayden4118]

@@ThisandNat thanks bunches!

[@lavenderandluxury]

Where can I find more of your spreadsheets? This one has come in soo handy. Thanks for the video.

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

You might want to write the expiration date on your food products and put old food first in your rotation.

[@sherijones2938]

Just love your videos. Can't wait for the new ones. But honestly that's to time consuming.

[@ThisandNat]

Thank you! You know I should have including how long it took! I think just 30 minutes in the pantry and probably 15 for the fridge and freezer if I wasn't also cleaning. That's a good point!

[@rossyl.9887]

I wonder is she kept up with le list. It's easier to do an initial one than keeping up with it.

[@Blvrdknits]

Froging a crochet shawl, repurposing the yarn.

[@ThisandNat]

Aww yay!!

[@Over55Life]

No, it doesn't look like a ton of food!!!