The fridge
The fridge is probably one of the most important pieces of equipment in the kitchen for helping families to get organised.
However some fridges and a lot of freezers are in a state of chaos, which could actually cause food poisoning.
These few simple rules should help you make full and safe use of your fridge.
- Store food in the right place and at the right temperature. Ideally 4c.
- Keep it simple. Place raw meat or fish on a drip free plate wrapped in cling film.
- Store all food wrapped in cling film or in good quality sealed containers to prevent smells and flavours contaminating each other.
- Always check the dates of the contents in the fridge. Eat products before the Use By Date.
- Fish products need to be used up within 24 hours of the contents going into the fridge.
- Be savvy and routinely use food before they have to be thrown out.
- Wipe up spills immediately. Empty and wipe fridge every week
The freezer
The freezer can also be a great way to help you become more organised in the kitchen.
The following tips will help you keep your freezer efficient:
- Label every container of food that goes into your freezer. Frozen food is sometimes unrecognisable.
- Use the 3 Month Rule, rotating and using up food by three months after the date it went into the freezer.
- Using frozen foods. Place the container in a fridge to defrost (or use a microwave). Cook thoroughly if required and eat within 48 hours, once it is taken out of the freezer.