What do you think about using an industrial restaurant-style dish rack in your kitchen? The tubs in this rack aren't holding dirty dishes, however, as they might be in a restaurant; rather, they're being used to hold pantry staples (check out the jars in the bottom tub), wine glasses, and plates—just like a regular shelf! Do you like the look? More
Have you solved the mystery of the humidity drawer in your fridge? If you're like me you probably just bump the notches towards the middle as a safety precaution. You may also put things into them haphazardly: all greens in one drawer, colorful things in the other. Sounds good enough, right? Well, last week, after seeing carrots and cucumbers not survive their time in these cryogenic chambers, I figured I had to look into how to use them properly... for the veggies' sake! More
Honey can be quite the unwieldy ingredient. How do you store it? If you keep it in a squeeze bottle, you can prop it up in ramekin in your pantry to prevent sticky residue from getting all over the cabinet interiors. But if you want something a little more attractive, consider one of these sweet honey jars or pots. From jars designed to emulate a bee hive to simple ceramic pots, there are lovely choices for every style. More
Looking for an easy, reusable solution to labeling foods before you freeze them? Try a dry erase crayon! It's a cheap and washable way to label lids. More
Your freezer can be a great tool for preserving foods and storing make-ahead meals, and one of the most important things you can do is pay attention to the containers you use. The right packaging will ensure that frozen foods retain their flavor, color, and texture without developing freezer burn or absorbing other flavors and odors. More
There's nothing quite like getting the pantry organized, and while there are a number of great ideas for storing grains and pantry staples, few boast the ability to store and label all in one! More
I have become intimately acquainted with the walls of my new house as over the last several weeks my husband and I and a pack of friends have stripped most of the rooms of wall coverings, plaster, and lathe, exposing the true bones and studs. One side effect of this (besides sore shoulders and scraped hands!) is that the naked structure of my house has given me a whole new perspective on storage. There's so much room in there, between the studs! Here are some inspiring photos showing how you can use all that negative space inside your walls for positive storage solutions. More
My mother never uses the built-in egg tray in the refrigerator door. My mother-in-law has and will always keep her eggs in a bowl on the counter, while my roommate used to keep them in the fridge in a tupperware container. The question is, where do YOU keep them? More
Kitchen pull-outs are a dreamy feature of custom kitchens, making access to things like trash, recycling, and pantry essentials much easier. Here's a new twist on the pull-out theme: Basket drawers for root vegetables and fruit. Would you do this, if you had the chance? More
This past week my CSA pickup share was as bountiful as it's been all summer. A dozen tomatoes, six or seven ears of corn, crisp greens, a pound of peaches. It's quite a sight to lay it all out on the countertop and plan for the week ahead. But it can also be a little daunting. Wait, how do I store fresh herbs again? What's the best way to handle the tomatoes? Do melons go in the refrigerator or on the countertop? With so much produce at our fingertips this season, it's time for a refresher on the proper way to store various fruits and vegetables. Here are the best ways to store apples, tomatoes, fresh basil, and many, many more varieties of fresh produce. More

















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