Organizing your pantry

Organizing a pantry is essential to help maximize space and ensure that items are easy to find. With the right organization, your pantry can be a functional and efficient part of your kitchen:

1. Take everything out: Start by taking everything out of the pantry and sorting items into categories such as canned goods, snacks, baking supplies, and spices.
2. Discard expired items: Check expiration dates and discard any items that are expired or past their best-before dates.
3. Use storage containers: Use storage containers to group items and keep them organized. Label containers to make it easy to find what you need.
4. Store items based on frequency of use: Store frequently used items at eye level or within easy reach, and less frequently used items on higher or lower shelves.
5. Use door space: Utilize the inside of pantry doors by installing racks or organizers to hold items such as spices, condiments, and snack bags.
6. Rotate items: To prevent waste, rotate items by putting newer items at the back of the pantry and older items at the front.
7. Keep it tidy: Regularly clean and tidy the pantry to ensure that items are stored in their proper places and the space is easy to navigate.