Taking Stock Of Food Already In Our House (Eating Only Leftovers) Part 2 | FRIDGE SORT OUT

Taking Stock Of Food Already In Our House (Eating Only Leftovers) Part 2 | FRIDGE SORT OUT
Elo - this is part two in the Eating Only Leftovers challenge series! Part 2, clearing out my fridge, taking stock of everything I have, ideas for budget meal plans! I have linked part 1 of this new series below! This is like a pantry/freezer/cupboards clear-out series
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[@Sopherina]

There have been so many amazing series name suggestions, help me pick from these 3 by voting in the comments below!: A) Sophie Stops (Food) Shopping B) Freezer and Pantry Challenge C) Freezer Shopping & Shelf Cooking

[@ajb4471]

B for me please & thanks for what you do Sophie, I've been doing this for years in my house too but you always give me a push when I need inspiration & your recipes are fab.

[@unnieknutsen4916]

C 😄

[@anniestroud]

B! Completely addicted to this challenge already 😂

[@janparry6344]

B for me! Xx

[@decluttering-queen1898]

B please x

[@wendymcbridemarinecorpscom8811]

I'm in Wilmington, North Carolina in America. I was in the Navy as a nurse and now retired. I currently working as the Director in a DV shelter. We use YOUR videos to teach homemaking and money saving. If you've ever had a bad day and maybe wondered... what you do MAKES A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others. Please. Stay healthy. Stay happy. Be Blessed my Friend 😘❤️

[@Sopherina]

I can’t tell you how much this has meant to me. Thank you so so much. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@thesmithfamily4224]

Freezer and pantry challenge…… says exactly what this series is about! 😊

[@Sopherina]

👏🥰

[@stanshanks6465]

I did a full inventory at the start of lockdown and continue to update it. Saves a fortune

[@juliespencer1164]

Sophie, you can actually freeze garlic cloves they store really well in the freezer and you can use them as and when you need them. I am growing my own so when ready I will freeze them. these can be grown in pots. love these video's i am doing the same at present. take care lovelies love to you all xxx

[@nancyculp6968]

All you have to do to make your celery crisp again is to clean it up and put it in a glass of cold water. The cabbage can be cleaned up from just cutting off the discolored part, then shred up the pretty part and placing it in cold water. Then you can make a freezer slaw out of it. Then, whenever you want slaw you can pull some out.

[@di_tattoolover]

I’m currently going thru my freezers and cupboards. Just bought a load of storage jars to decant open packets of items like cous cous and pasta. It looks so much better, and I’ve listed everything and taken a photo of the list, so it will help me when I’m shopping.. I live alone, so I have far too much food.. it’s such a therapeutic thing to do.

[@johnneladderley03]

Another great episode Sophe, it's very inspiring. I appreciate you so very much for starting this series. You're the best. Take care darling and have a good evening 🤗💜.

[@Mark-rd1it]

Yes you can still use the garlic, even the green bit. It just loses its flavour as it sprouts.

[@Sopherina]

Oooh! That’s interesting to know, thank you.

[@jojohnson5493]

Honestly Sophie I never want your vlogs to end so any name for them is good by me xxxxxx

[@Sopherina]

Thank you so so much ♥️

[@traciekennedy5]

Things like celery carrots broccoli parsnips, if u cut the ends off and put them in cold water for a couple of hours + they are fresh and crunchy again I do this all the time It's amazing how crunchy and fresh they become 👌

[@Sopherina]

Oh wow brilliant tip, thank you!! Xxx

[@naomibarton6139]

Hi Sophie. Looking forward to this series. Cucumber actually keeps for longer out of the fridge. I just put a bit of foil over the cut end. Celery does well in a jar of water.

[@Sopherina]

Oh wow didn’t know that about the cucumber! Thank you! Xx

[@Luluknights]

Food shopping in the UK 🇬🇧 is getting expensive prices are going up every week. My freezer cupboards are completely full. I have a habit going every week and stocking up. This week I have spent less and learning not to buy too much

[@Sopherina]

Definitely always a learning experience. Xx

[@Mark-rd1it]

Warm gabbage water is nice after boiling a chopped up gabbage. It so good. Sometimes I add a little bit of marmite, but with out marmite its just as good and healthy.

[@Sopherina]

Oh wow what a good idea thank you

[@Mark-rd1it]

It has to be a green cabbage. Not the red one.

[@joannebailey3698]

You can keep lemons in a glass jar covered in water in the fridge they keep fresh for 3 months . I wrap my celery in 2 sheets of kitchen paper in its wrapper & it lasts a month . I put kitchen paper in with carrots, spinach, salad leaves & they last a lot longer , you can put bendy celery & carrots in a pint glass of water for an hour & they will firm up again . X

[@jeanritchie873]

I pick C.Love watching your vlogs they are so useful.we got our offer accepted on Friday for a lovely bungalow so excited.Going to be busy decorating looking forward to a new chapter.💕

[@kat7777]

Love any food style, cooking and travel vids 👍

[@Sopherina]

♥️

[@kerialaceylulu]

Loving this series. I think Freezer and Pantry Challenge.

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

Hi Sophie, another great video. Some thoughts as I watched, like you I LOVE Stokes original BBQ Sauce and buy it direct from them online (they also do a selection if you want to try different ones, the original is my fave though), we also keep the sachets of things from Hello Fresh and Gousto and use what we already have. I never used to like lemon curd (nowhere near lemony enough, too sweet) but hubby loves it, so I found a gorgeous recipe for making it, and it is miles from the shop-bought stuff - unrecognisable - and it's lovely and tangy and I now LOVE it (but still wouldn't buy it). I could give you the recipe if you'd like to try. Finally, I buy balsamic vinegar online by the 5ltr containers (so much cheaper that way, and lasts forever) and then I make my own balsamic glaze too (you just boil and boil it until it is reduced and as thick as you'd like and put it into empty jam jars (I keep old jars because I also make my own microwave jam and caramel sauce . . . so good too.) As always TFS,👍 keep well. Love ❤

[@nettahoban]

Don't know why you keep sauce in the fridge mayonnaise yes I keep mine in the cupboard never have a problem with them freezer and pantry challenge sounds good 👍

[@Sopherina]

We just prefer our sauces from the fridge. Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@lesleythomson2823]

Sophie , cut up the celery and chuck in the freezer ,xx

[@Sopherina]

Great idea xxz

[@nancyculp6968]

To reduce clutter with things in the frig put them in smaller containers and label with dates and what they are. Unsealed items will go bad and pick up taste from other items.

[@katiescarlett2694]

You could make a Victoria sponge but use that nice marmalade instead of jam xxxxx

[@juliehall1985]

Love a good food audit, I do this every couple of months as like you I'm terrible for picking up random/reduced foods and just sticking them in the freezer. Currently working my way through our kitchen and deep chest freezer - pray for me!

[@janicegagnon2294]

It is crazy how much food we can accumulate in a short period of time, I am still eating through the freezer and pantry and it has saved me 140$ this month.

[@Sopherina]

That’s absolutely brilliant 👏 ♥️

[@tinacrane1370]

Freezer and pantry challenge xx

[@spooks7617]

Hey Sophie! Loving this new challenge. I've done the same thing and was shocked at the quantity of food I have in freezer/fridge/pantry. I tip I was given, which has helped with fruit and veg in the fridge, is to remove all packaging and put them into brown paper bags. It def helps them stay fresher for longer. Looking forward to part 3 👍

[@moirainstance2685]

Brilliant thank you, it's made me start on mine xx

[@Sopherina]

♥️

[@lesleythomson2823]

Cover your yogurt , they’ll stay good longer xx

[@suemeekums1394]

Hi (B) sums up your vlog what your doing . Thanks for sharing really enjoyed it . X Look forward to watching more x Sue Meekums 😘

[@janeknight3597]

Oh Marmalade steamed pudding. Do it in the microwave - but be careful the marmalade gets v hot. Must let it cool. Eat with Greek yogurt

[@mayahart6435]

Oh and for a name - freezer and pantry challenge, all the US versions seem to have this name - it will make it searchable too. ❤

[@NikiBorgesSilva]

I love Freezer and Pantry Challenge. Thanks so much for all of the amazing videos 😘

[@cherylverber7672]

My fridge is like yours, several chilli sauce and other condiments. A true foodie fridge and nothing wrong with that.

[@Sopherina]

👏 ♥️

[@simone3946]

Pesto doesnt last long whe open, you should check its not already moldy 🤭. Ive made that mistake more times than I would like to admit....xx

[@nancyculp6968]

I would make a pesto, corn and fresh tomato pizza with the leftover corn. Use pesto as the sauce base, layer with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then corn, then grape tomatoes cut in half. Sprinkle with little sugar to bring out sweetness of corn and cut any tartness of tomatoes. Bake in oven like any other pizza. Great for a meatless meal. Use some of you ketchup for a homemade barbecue sauce for pulled pork sandwiches. Use some of mustard to make Italian pork chops. Use some ingredients to make marinades for protein products and freeze until ready to use. This could turn into something you might want to show others how you clean out the refrigerator and use all of these items up.😊

[@Dizzyj555]

C love the series.

[@maryraybon2305]

Your fridge looks like mine, we have 100's of condiments too. I am going with B. Loving the series. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@trudygreen9487]

Hi Sopherina love all of your videos I have joined you in this challenge got enough food for a month for my family apart from the essentials keep doing what you are doing all my love to you and beautiful family xx

[@hazysummer72]

I aspire to having a kitchen big enough for a condiment and drinks fridge! I swear they multiply…even though some of our condiments can be stored safely elsewhere, we don’t have any elsewhere in our current sent up, barring the garage which is too far to go for a gherkin!

[@lisahoskins503]

B is the perfect name x

[@bookwurmlibrary3064]

Freezer and pantry challenge

[@frankiesaysrelax24]

I went to a bar in Cambridge where they had a shot of pickle juice followed by a shot of whiskey, it was so good!

[@mayahart6435]

I’m joining in with you, I did a stock take after your last video. I went to get some fresh stuff and did end up buying some other bits….WHY! 😂 I think I need to stay away from the shops all together! Meal plan for the week done based on what I have. My favourite videos and KZbinr by far!! Do you follow Claire’s Journey - recommended if not xx

[@hayleyteasdale7896]

I always take veg, fruit and fridge stuff out of the plastic packaging as it makes it last so much longer. Pesto doesn't last long at all in the fridge, I've thrown away so much as it just immediately goes mouldy. I am also guilty of hoarding random condiments and sauces. I don't know if you're supposed to but I decanted two half jars of cranberry into one and also the same with salsa.

[@lizintas8396]

I freeze my celery and leeks if I dont use them in time. Slice, bag and freeze, Thats yr soups and stews done

[@simonabelciug8527]

Why don't you use labels for your freezer foods and so you know what is in bags,plus when you bagged them. That helps you to use better your food. Xx

[@MamaBear496]

B for me as that's what it is to me. Looking forward to the next video

[@rebeccakemp2176]

Freezer and pantry challenge ❤

[@lesleymcghee5556]

Hi Sophie Stop (Food) Shopping for the name great series. You re so right we have more sauces than we know what to do with. We see them on offer and can't resist buying them. Loads of Potatoes on offer just now. xxx Lesley xxx

[@joanneburke6701]

A 🙌 Love these videos thet definitely inspire me and motivate me to join in

[@keeleymathers4425]

I'm so glad we aren't the only people who seem to throw away a fair bit of veg

[@decluttering-queen1898]

Omg. Amount of jars and condiments in your fridge. Mine looks poor to yours lol 😂. Take care waiting on the next part. Xx

[@celticwelsh]

Just looking at the yogurt situation, I think a lot of your food waste would be helped just by finishing one thing before opening another. There's no need for 4 yogurts to be opened at the same time. You also need to stop buying stuff just because it's on offer. If you don't need it you're not actually saving money buying it no matter how cheap it is.

[@janparry6344]

I too have loads of jars and sauces in my fridge. They usually give a best before or use by date after opening.....does anyone use after these guides cos I can never remember when opened and end up throwing away 😥 xxx

[@Scifi-eh8fw]

jan Parry Try putting a label with the date it was opened on the bottom of the jar

[@laurabey4332]

I have a name for series save more (money), waste less (food) with Sophie I’m also doing the challenge it’s a real eye opener x

[@lemonteapot1061]

B

[@SueWard]

B❤

[@nurseystn9321]

You are very pretty 🙂x

[@jenhobson.6903]

Sophie stops shopping please 👍