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Maximize Your Food Storage

Published June 10, 2013 Updated January 22, 2020 / by Savanah / 3 Comments
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Maximize Your Food Storage

Americans throw away a LOT of food every year. It is estimated that nearly half the food purchased ends up in the trash to the tune of 165 BILLION dollars of wasted food in the U.S. every year.  To cut down on the wasted food in your house (and maximize your food budget), there are a few things you can do.

  • Clean out your fridge, freezer, and other food storage. Toss anything that's bad & organize what is left.
  • Use meal planning to help you buy what you need & use what you have.
  • Adjust your recipes so you don't have excess leftovers.
  • Have leftover lunch, where everyone helps clean out any leftovers in the fridge & supplement with fresh fruits & veggies.
  • Properly store your food to extend its shelf-life.

Below are some great tips & tools to help you utilize the space you have for short & long-term food storage!

Photo Credit: Little House Living

Photo Credit: Little House Living

I had no clue apples can last up to 7 months if stored properly! Little House Living has a great guide with tips on how to store produce for the winter!

Photo Credit: MyLitter.com

Photo Credit: MyLitter.com

Tiffany from MyLitter has a series called Food Storage Friday. My favorite is her post on Freeze-Dried Herbs!

Photo Credit: Savvy Saving Couple

Photo Credit: Savvy Saving Couple

Did you know you can freeze yogurt? Savvy Saving Couple put together a list of 10 surprising things you can freeze along with tips on how to thaw them!

Photo Credit: Mission to Save

Photo Credit: Mission to Save

See a great sale on milk?  Mission to Save shared some great tips on freezing milk for up to 3 months!

Photo Credit: Savvy Saving Couple

Photo Credit: Savvy Saving Couple

Freezer jam is a great way to use fresh fruit!

Food storage can be done on a smaller scale, too!

Interested in utilizing your freezer to the fullest?  Check out my freezer cooking series!

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  1. Melissa French, The More With Less Mom

    March 5, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    Hello from Fabulously Frugal Thursday!  This is a nice, thorough post with good tips.

    Reply
  2. Emily

    March 27, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I love to freeze yogurt and eat it frozen when I’m craving ice cream!

    Reply
    • Savanah

      March 30, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      Good idea & much cheaper than frozen yogurt!

      Reply

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