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06-26-2007, 02:22 AM
As you put food away upon your return from the grocery store, group your items together for storage: condiments, dairy products, meats, fruits, vegetables.
Refrigerator manufacturers have practically done this job for you, with crispers for fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, butter all distinctly labeled. No brainer, right? Not only will you find foods quicker by looking at the labeled storage containers, but these areas of the fridge are cooler/warmer for a reason, to keep a particular type of food at optimum temperatures.
Use the deep door pockets for tall items, either condiments or beverages. Group them together as much as possible for easy retrieval. Sometimes it helps to place shorter items (mustard, relish, short tubs) in a shallow tray that you can pull out.
* Routine Matters: Once a week, purge your fridge of old foods. Just drag the old trashcan right up and toss items in. (Tip: do this on trash day or you will create a terrible smell and breed bacteria in your garbage can.) | 
