I just found you. This is the best organization I have seen. I don't have to buy a bunch of containers that will not work. Thank you for all the good tips.❤
With two boys 13 & 17, that eat more than they sleep! lol I couldn’t figure out how to organize all the food in our new “modern” fridge. Our model looks like yours!!! Hooray! Just bought some Ball jars, I know what I am doing this weekend!!!! Thank you! You have a new subscriber.
Thank you for this wonderful video filled with so many tips!! I am 75 and am just now realizing that I have never liked all the plastic yogurt, cottage cheese and condiment containers in my fridge, but it didn't occur to me to transfer them to glass - duh! :) Am excited to get organizing!! Thanks so much!!!
As long as it doesn’t go bad before you use it up, it’s more cost effective to buy a gallon of milk, then decant at the halfway mark into a half-gallon mason jar (then into a quart jar etc) as you drink it up.
I learned a few new things. I strive for zero waste as well. I keep a clear bin on my top shelf and all leftovers go in it so nothing gets lost in the refrigerator and they all get used up. I just became a new subscriber. Look forward to seeing more of you. I have been using glass jars for years. Never any waste. I even put left over paint in old spaghetti jars. Mark the color and room they were used in. Touch up my walls when needed with the left over paint. Works perfect. Last about ten years in those jars 😊
OMG! I love the idea of using jar to store fruits and veggies in the fridge. I’ve been seeing a lot of people using plastic containers which I’m so hesitating about buying them. All the other glass tubberware are not big enough. But now I can go and hunt for all size of jars. Thank you for sharing!❤
I have purchased 2 cup glass bottles that I use for my milk. I find that milk lasts longer when you don’t open the containers. even freeze one as I get to my last bottle. I’m single and don’t go through milk that quickly. I always wash in the dishwasher.
Greetings from south india, and I will be honest with you,when I say it's your pretty glass jars, that are my favourite as well, that actually made me watch your splendid video. As Indians, we're used to a lot of stainless steel,hardy, practical utensils, which we're comfortable with, except when it comes to opening hundreds of jars in the fridge as well as the pantry,to discover what's in them. This is a no-no for me, when I am in a hurry, so I switched to glass jars, and my life is beautiful 😅. Thanks for sharing your tips too!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad that you have found how easy and convenient it is to use glass jars as well. Be sure to subscribe so never you never miss a video.
Wow, this is so helpful! I waste so much food. I've been buying fresh weekly prepared meals because it has been cheaper than all the waste that goes on with my groceries. I'll watch more of your videos and see if I can change my habits. Thank-you!!!
Yesterday, I watched your video on organizing your pantry and I took everything out of mine and reorganized with glass jars. I love it and it feels so good to be organized and clean! Next is my refrigerator. Thanks for the great videos!
Wow, just found you - I will use several of your ideas! I'd like to share a tip regarding the sharpie and labeling...I use a strip of scotch tape, place it on the jar then write the contents on it - no scrubbing to get ink off of jars - it's easy to remove the tape pre or post dishwasher.
This is nice because I have been doing this for a long, long time. I was raised with milk in glass, so I hate plastic except for Debbie Meyers containers or bags. I also hate bulky boxes, so I transfer everything, I put my cereal in a large glass container in a cabinet, and my milk is transferred to glass milk bottles as the milk lasts so much longer. For those who don't know boxes from the market can sometimes contain bugs.
I just found your channel and am definitely rethinking the chaos in my refrigerator! I also have an LG much like yours but a few years older. I will be watching the pantry reorganization and your other videos. Thanks from Whidbey Island💜
My Refrigerator is also " Counter Depth ", which I love... AND I also took out the Icemaker Thing. ... I prefer to have more space in my Freezer . I dont evem like " Refrigerator Ice " lol. I keep my Lemons, etc seperate, ...its something I learned about 20 years ago, ( I am in my 60's) . I do not keep my Milk on the door, since my Refrigerator (" Frances ". Yep. I name things. Lol. Automobiles. Appliances. Etc. ) is a bit older JennAir ,white glass front. I loved this Video ,Thank you ,became a Subscriber.
Thank you so much for sharing these ideas with us. I’ve been doing this for decades. I’m much older than you, you’re so right. Everything stays much fresher & longer when you placed it in a jar, etc.. I use my label machine to place the date on top when it’s gonna expire…. I’ve been using the one of 3 of 3, and 2 of 3, etc method for centuries it’s called the Cabana system. I also do that with my dry goods and over-the-counter items. It keeps me from buying items I already have…👍🏼💞😊
When you trim herbs for jar, put in water immediately for best results. Love your herbs on door idea. Does sharpie easily come off glass? You are amazing! I subscribed.
Yes, sharpie comes off glass by scrubbing with soap and water, but you have to actually rub it off with the sponge/dish cloth. The dishwasher will not remove it, in my experience. Or you can wipe it off with alcohol.
thank you for your helpful tips. On your lg fridge, on the water/ice in the door control panel. there will either be an alarm button or a menu button where you can find the alarm button and you can turn it off, so it doesn't bother you during filming
Thanks! Having everything organized helps me to reduce waste, along with the proper washing methods. I have lots of videos that you will enjoy if you want to keep learning more tricks so that you can not waste food.
I just subscribed after watching your dry food glass jar video and this video. Such an informative video with no fluff. Thank you 🙏🏿 Also, you have such a warm and engaging manner.
I was just thinking that I wanted to go less often to the grocery store! Although, to be honest, we spend a lot of our money With local farmers and ranchers. Your fridge is eye candy for sure! I love putting things into Glass as well! And I use the acrylic trays to defrost meat before cutting it up either raw or cooked to prep for meal times. I gleaned a lot of inspiration and affirmation from your video!
Really like your idea of keeping cilantro fresh since mine half of them always goes waste. Can’t wait to try your way out! Thanks for sharing! First time watching your video, loving it❤
I remember when we bought our refrigerator, I took my turkey roaster and my spaghetti sauce pot with me. If those items didnt fit, the frig wasn't a keeper. Some people thought I was crazy, but others thought this made sense.
You are my people!!!! I took the measurements for the griddle to make sure it was going to fit in the new cabinet when we were working on the kitchen remodel.
Thank you so much, I am one and waste a lot of food. I love veggies and weekly clean out the unused and spoiled items and replace with new. This way, I hope to be like you and minimize my grocery store visits. I have already started reorganizing. You are fabulous!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you enjoy my other videos for how to wash and store items so that you can reduce waste. You'll be amazed at the difference it makes and it will save you so much money! Thanks for your comment.
So glad I found your channel. I have learnt so much but in the UK our standard size fridge/ freezers are way smaller. In the next few years we are having the back of the house renovated and I am going to get larder style separates which will help.
First time watching your UA-cam. I'm halfway through it and am so convinced that your methods will save me so much money. I went to your website and purchased your ebook series "I bought it now what" (great name) and also the Meal Planner/Grocery Guide. I have been using glass containers for years for leftovers, tuna & chicken salad. But you've really opened up a whole new world. I subscribed and look forward to watching more of you on UA-cam. Oh, I hope the ebook or meal planner/grocery guide has your recipe for crispy pickles. I love crispy pickles.
Hi! Thank you so much for this comment and for buying my products! You are going to love them, there is so much information in that book and planner. You can find the crispy pickles recipe on my blog here: thecrosslegacy.com/quick-and-easy-crunchy-dill-pickles/ I also have a video about it if you haven't seen that yet, it's on my channel. Thank you again!
OMG!!!! I just found you on U Yube. I just love you and how you manage this! I want to see all your other videos you have. We hate to waste food cause we grow our own. I can it mostly in the summer. In NC Thanks again!!! And God Bless!!!😃❤
I'm glad that you found it helpful! I always prep meals that can be turned into many other meals so that it's less cooking. Check out my meals on a budget videos, here's the first one: ua-cam.com/video/BUIZF53qaCQ/v-deo.html
Omg that 1 of 3 marks on the jars is genius. Why didn’t I think of that?😮 I loved your video. I like that you don’t go overboard with fancy acrylic containers that keep showings up in my facebook feed for fridge organisation. You just use jars and whatever containers you may already have. Brilliant video through and through.😊
I am so glad that you enjoyed it, thank you so much for subscribing. I have over 500 other videos on my channel so I'm sure you will find others that you enjoy. I appreciate you!
I loved your video ❤ Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge. I’ve been trying to do this lately and you taught me so much and just want you to know that I’m very grateful to you for sharing 😊❤😊
I would like to add...if you dont use up milk very quickly, it is a great idea to instead buy organic half gallon milk. Although a little more expenive, they are ultra pasturized and have an expiration date at least a month into the future. Also the 2% will froth in a frother, instead of needing to use whole milk.
So when you are filling your bowls from the the tap you are using unfiltered and adding the vinegar and the water you put in the jars of cilantro and parsley is filtered?
Amazing and so informative and helpful. Next fridge cleanly I'm going to incorporate more of your ideas that I am not already doing. Thank you! Subscribing.
Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful! I do not vacuum seal my jars that are in the fridge. The metal lids are airtight and that is all that is needed for this type of food storage.
I'm glad that you found my channel! I share lots of videos for saving money on groceries so I hope that you find the others helpful as well. I appreciate you commenting and subscribing.
This is great ! Thank you ! I did subscribe & like! Do u first wash all of vegetables & fruit then put them in d fridge? Or u wash them before u eat them? Cz I was told if u wash & put them in d fridge they go bad sooner then it should! Pls let me know! Ty
Hi, I wash almost everything before it gets put away, there are very few exceptions. Washing them correctly kills mold spores and other harmful pathogens, so it actually helps them last longer. In this video I share a lot of washing tips: ua-cam.com/video/VmRtK4CVQ20/v-deo.html Also if you look at the fruit or vegetable playlists on my channel you'll find videos for most produce items. I also have a downloadable eBook with directions for 75 items. Let me know if you'd like that link! :)
Great video! Thank you for the tips! Question: your metal lids do not get rusty? Because I have this problem. This is why I stopped putting stuff in jars.
Make sure not to let them soak in water and try to dry them as you wash them. The really only time I deal with rust is when I am using them on acid type items like ketchup and bbq sauce that I make from scratch.
Amy thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas Have you ever used plastic lids with silicone gaskets on your ball jars ??? Wondering if they work as well as the metal lids with rings. Bless you!!!
Hi, I love what you did with your fridge. However, I'm a senior and I cannot go to the store as often as I want. I buy groceries once a month and everything I buy is compact in the fridge. Unfortunately, sometimes my fruits and vegetables go to waste because I don't get to use them all. I would love to preserve them but don't have the space to store them. Is it possible for you to make a video for seniors who cannot buy their groceries as often as we should? By the way, this is my first time watching your video. Love it!!!
I use a dehydrator and/or canner to save a lot of my produce. Also my freezer has loads of soup/stews. We are a family of four but it helps lower the grocery bill each month.
Hi! Thanks for watching. Plastic lids work great for things like berries and other fruits. Metal lids are needed when you want it to be totally airtight like dairy items or cut avocados and apples. I hope that helps!
No each produce item has a way that I wash and store them so that they last for weeks. I have over 500 videos on here walking through the steps or you can also find them in my new book www.thecrosslegacyshop.com there is a coupon code UA-cam15 also for the book/planner bundle
Hmmmm, I used to can all the time, but since being empty nesters I no longer do very much. Needless to say, I have a huge inventory of empty canning jars. Going to start using them next time I clean the fridge. Interesting video!
I have a 2017 LG counter depth refrigerator. I don’t think counter depth is the “standard”, it’s for small townhomes, condo, etc. It doesn’t look as big as yours inside. I’m hoping you’ll do one on a smaller interior.
We actually got a tape measure out after seeing this comment. When I talk about it being standard it is the standard size that we had in our home before, the house was built in 1980 and its 36" wide. Some people thing I have a really highend fridge and it's a 36" wide counter depth. Yes some apartments/condos have a smaller standard size that is 30" wide. Our home in total is only 1100sq feet total. I did do alot of research and own a housekeeping company for the last 16 years so I knew when I purchased a fridge that I didn't want the icemaker taking up shelf space and exactly what I was looking for in features, then it was 2020 when we were doing this kitchen remodel so by the time we saved for this fridge it took 9 months to actually get it. For 3 years we didn't even have a fridge in our kitchen that worked and a smaller fridge in the garage 2 flights down of stairs that I worked out of having 4 under 7 living here.
@abiering somethings it is ok, berries actually do better with the plastic lid but whenever you hear me say to use a metal lid it really needs to be a metal lid for it to last longer. Plastic is porous and is not airtight.
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, you can. You can use whatever lids you'd like. Most of my jars have metal but plastic is fine for most items, I wouldn't use it on something like a cut avocado or apple because it's not totally airtight. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I thought avocados were not supposed to go in fridge. Great video. I got some ideas! I usually buy milk in gallons but when they are half gone I can put into a smaller container. Often I wait until last quart and put in a quart jar.
I use metal since that is what most jars come with in the smaller sizes. Plastic lids are actually better for berries, but you always want metal for something like a cut avocado or apple that you want to keep airtight.
Beautifully stored produce! Now I need to figure out how to accomplish this with a full sized refrigerator, with no drawers. A design flaw from manufacturing. Rarely does anything go to waste, the chickens get any produce that goes soft. Any suggestions for a full size refrigerator that has no drawers or freezer, to emulate a crisper drawer?
That is interesting to have no crisper drawers. I would keep things in bowls so that they are apart. For example I keep my apples and pears on the top, while lemons and citrus as in the crisper drawer so I would keep those on the bottom. They are more sensitive to the ethylene that is released and cause them to spoil faster.
Yes I do! I have tons of videos on here how I wash and store produce and also a new book the Zero Waste Produce Guide available www.thecrosslegacy.com use code NEWYEAR15 for 15% off
I have all the Pyrex containers in one drawer. The glass jars we also use for drinking glasses for the pints and pint and a half so over the years I got rid of the Tupperware containers and glasses as I started making the switch over. This is the same house we have been in for 20 yrs now so now that I have a bedroom empty I am able to store my canning supplies in there but that has only been the last 3 yrs we have had space to do so
This was so informative! I have the exact same refrigerator and it's wise you don't use the second ice maker. Mine is broken already. I never thought about using the smaller jars on that left side of the door that's rather narrow. Thank you!
Ya we never have used the bottom ice maker I took that out right at the beginning. We have a counter top ice maker now that I use for nugget ice but it's because I like to put filtered water in it to make the ice. Our tap water has so much chlorine you can taste it.
@@TheCrossLegacy I took your advice and didn't use tap water for my cilantro, but used water from the fridge. This morning, it was wilted. Was the water too cold?
Wow 😮I just found your channel and I am so excited about not throwing away uneaten cilantro 🌿!!! That’s awesome that you can store it in water! 😮 And the fruit in jars!!! Wow this was so enlightening! Thanks so much for sharing! We waste way too much food and it’s way too expensive to be wasting right now… or ever! 😂❤
OMGosh I’m soooo happy your video popped up because I was planning on cleaning my freg/freezer and this was very helpful 🙏‼️. New subscriber from South Louisiana 🐊🦐🦀.
I'm so glad as well! I hope that organizing your fridge and freezer goes well. I will have a freezer video coming soon, so keep an eye out for that. :) Thanks for watching and subscribing.
You mentioned that you use glass jars with metal lids to store your food in your fridge. I have a lot of these jars, but with plastic screw-on lids. Are those ok to use, or does it make a difference to use the metal lids? Thanks for all your tips. Planning to reorganize my fridge today. ~Christina from SoCal
Hi! Plastic lids will work well for most items. The only time that you want to make sure it is a metal lid is if it is something that is cut that you need totally airtight (like an avocado or apple) or something smelly that you want to keep the smell in (cut onions or peppers). But plastic works well for everything else. :) Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Have fun organizing your fridge!
What do you recommend for a standard apartment sized fridge? I always buy a lot because I don't like to run out but if I'm expecting guests from out of town I don't have enough room for everything that I need to get.
Limit the extra things in your fridge like multiple bottles of condiments, have a plan for leftovers so they don't get forgotten. We just posted a new video today on bulky containers that might also help.
I just found you. This is the best organization I have seen. I don't have to buy a bunch of containers that will not work. Thank you for all the good tips.❤
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With two boys 13 & 17, that eat more than they sleep! lol I couldn’t figure out how to organize all the food in our new “modern” fridge. Our model looks like yours!!! Hooray! Just bought some Ball jars, I know what I am doing this weekend!!!! Thank you! You have a new subscriber.
@@jenniferwalters4168 Thanks for subscribing! I'm glad that you are going to be able to implement these tips and get your new fridge all organized. :)
Thank you for this wonderful video filled with so many tips!! I am 75 and am just now realizing that I have never liked all the plastic yogurt, cottage cheese and condiment containers in my fridge, but it didn't occur to me to transfer them to glass - duh! :) Am excited to get organizing!! Thanks so much!!!
It really helps to save space and makes them last longer.
I have pretty much gotten rid of thr plastic containers and been using glass ones. Even my laundry supplies are in glass containers.
@@hollihogan4191 thats great! It is a wonderful switch to make.
Why bother..5 yrs it will die!
At 73 I need food in their original containers. Just downright dangerous to repackage cleaners.
I hate wasting food. This video is so welcome!
I wish I could like a video 50 times. This is SO informational!
Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful. There almost 600 other videos you can watch if you like this kind of content ❤
Who knew that you could store so much in canning jars! You are a genius! Thank you. Karen
I’m almost 70 and have stored everything in my fridge …..in canning jars ….for over 50 years. 🙂
As long as it doesn’t go bad before you use it up, it’s more cost effective to buy a gallon of milk, then decant at the halfway mark into a half-gallon mason jar (then into a quart jar etc) as you drink it up.
I learned a few new things. I strive for zero waste as well. I keep a clear bin on my top shelf and all leftovers go in it so nothing gets lost in the refrigerator and they all get used up. I just became a new subscriber. Look forward to seeing more of you. I have been using glass jars for years. Never any waste. I even put left over paint in old spaghetti jars. Mark the color and room they were used in. Touch up my walls when needed with the left over paint. Works perfect. Last about ten years in those jars 😊
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WOW, really?! Regarding the paint. Hmmmm
OMG! I love the idea of using jar to store fruits and veggies in the fridge. I’ve been seeing a lot of people using plastic containers which I’m so hesitating about buying them. All the other glass tubberware are not big enough. But now I can go and hunt for all size of jars. Thank you for sharing!❤
It saves so much money when you store items properly ❤ there are 500 produce videos here on youtube on my channel make sure to subscribe
I have purchased 2 cup glass bottles that I use for my milk. I find that milk lasts longer when you don’t open the containers. even freeze one as I get to my last bottle. I’m single and don’t go through milk that quickly. I always wash in the dishwasher.
I just love your sensibility and clear manner of explaining. Thank you so much from someone who really needs help and inspiration 😊
Glad it was helpful! ❤
Greetings from south india, and I will be honest with you,when I say it's your pretty glass jars, that are my favourite as well, that actually made me watch your splendid video. As Indians, we're used to a lot of stainless steel,hardy, practical utensils, which we're comfortable with, except when it comes to opening hundreds of jars in the fridge as well as the pantry,to discover what's in them. This is a no-no for me, when I am in a hurry, so I switched to glass jars, and my life is beautiful 😅. Thanks for sharing your tips too!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad that you have found how easy and convenient it is to use glass jars as well. Be sure to subscribe so never you never miss a video.
I love your glass jars. Just wondering where did you get them. Thank you!
@@OliviaHM-yx9gdcheck out my amazon storefront www.thecrosslegacy.com/starthere
@@OliviaHM-yx9gd Hi, I usually get them at a local store but you can get some of the larger ones on amazon as well. I have some here: amzn.to/3XNCJpg
Perfect timing for me to find you.. We are moving and I will be HAPPY to start your system in my new kitchen. Thanks
Wow, this is so helpful! I waste so much food. I've been buying fresh weekly prepared meals because it has been cheaper than all the waste that goes on with my groceries. I'll watch more of your videos and see if I can change my habits. Thank-you!!!
This comment makes me so happy ❤❤❤
One of the best videos in this category. I also have fixed places to keep things. Even the vege drawer has fixed places for each veg.
Thank you so much for your comment! Having particular places helps so much with organization.
This video has so many helpful tips! I kept stopping to write things down so that I wouldn’t forget them. Thank you for making this!
There is definitely alot of info packed into one video
Yesterday, I watched your video on organizing your pantry and I took everything out of mine and reorganized with glass jars. I love it and it feels so good to be organized and clean! Next is my refrigerator. Thanks for the great videos!
@@GrandmaKarenHasAFarm thanks for following
Wow, just found you - I will use several of your ideas! I'd like to share a tip regarding the sharpie and labeling...I use a strip of scotch tape, place it on the jar then write the contents on it - no scrubbing to get ink off of jars - it's easy to remove the tape pre or post dishwasher.
Thanks for watching and for your comment and helpful tip!
This is nice because I have been doing this for a long, long time. I was raised with milk in glass, so I hate plastic except for Debbie Meyers containers or bags. I also hate bulky boxes, so I transfer everything, I put my cereal in a large glass container in a cabinet, and my milk is transferred to glass milk bottles as the milk lasts so much longer. For those who don't know boxes from the market can sometimes contain bugs.
Are you Canadian? I have never seen milk bags in real life.
@TheCrossLegacy No, I am an American. I put my milk in glass milk bottles. The green bags are used for lettuce, vegetables, etc.
Do wash everything g before storing...do you have to dry it?
This was very helpful thank you so much . I have never seen anyone do a fridge
organization ever .. ❤❤❤
Glad you liked it! I have a lot of videos that help make your life easier in the kitchen.
I like the order you organize your items in the fridge. I’m going to follow up with you.Thanks for the many tips given.
You definitely sparked some energy to clean and re-organize my fridge.😂
It's a great weekend project!
I have same fridge & like a few tips that I don't do already, jars are space saver & until I saw them on your counter, I never noticed it. Thanks
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful and you learned something new.
I Just Love You! Thank you for sharing and teaching all your techniques. I’m so excited about washing my produce! I have learned so much. 😊
What a lovely comment to start my day with ❤❤❤❤ thank you for following
I just found your channel and am definitely rethinking the chaos in my refrigerator! I also have an LG much like yours but a few years older. I will be watching the pantry reorganization and your other videos. Thanks from Whidbey Island💜
Just became a new subscriber😎
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Wow, I’m new to your channel and learned so much already. Thank you.
You're welcome! Thanks for being here
I haven’t watched a video this helpful in a long time. Wow thank you! I will buy jars thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Amy- learning a lot! THANKS! ❤❤❤
Thanks for watching!
My Refrigerator is also " Counter Depth ", which I love... AND I also took out the Icemaker Thing. ... I prefer to have more space in my Freezer . I dont evem like " Refrigerator Ice " lol. I keep my Lemons, etc seperate, ...its something I learned about 20 years ago, ( I am in my 60's) .
I do not keep my Milk on the door, since my Refrigerator (" Frances ". Yep. I name things. Lol. Automobiles. Appliances. Etc. ) is a bit older JennAir ,white glass front.
I loved this Video ,Thank you ,became a Subscriber.
@texasstardust6010 thanks for joining
I have a new fridge coming this week and I’m going to start organizing like you. Thanks so much for all the tips. Have a super day.
You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Thank you so much for sharing these ideas with us. I’ve been doing this for decades. I’m much older than you, you’re so right. Everything stays much fresher & longer when you placed it in a jar, etc..
I use my label machine to place the date on top when it’s gonna expire…. I’ve been using the one of 3 of 3, and 2 of 3, etc method for centuries it’s called the Cabana system. I also do that with my dry goods and over-the-counter items. It keeps me from buying items I already have…👍🏼💞😊
Thanks I didn't know what the name of the system was called but it is helpful
When you trim herbs for jar, put in water immediately for best results. Love your herbs on door idea. Does sharpie easily come off glass? You are amazing! I subscribed.
Yes, sharpie comes off glass by scrubbing with soap and water, but you have to actually rub it off with the sponge/dish cloth. The dishwasher will not remove it, in my experience. Or you can wipe it off with alcohol.
My kitchen routines have improved so much. Thank You Amy❤
Love!!!!
Lady Your Terrific!!!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. How would you store a lemon or lime that has been cut?
In a glass container, either a Mason jar or glass snapware.
Love all your tips and wonderful ways of keeping food fresh and not wasting food or space. You're amazing and I'm inspired!
Oh thank you for watching
thank you for your helpful tips. On your lg fridge, on the water/ice in the door control panel. there will either be an alarm button or a menu button where you can find the alarm button and you can turn it off, so it doesn't bother you during filming
We have tried so many times and can't get it to stop beeping when I am filming
@@TheCrossLegacy No problem, it doesn't bother me. I thought it was bothering you. Thanks again for sharing your tips
Wow fancy I like fridge! Organized pleasing, I don't like wasting food
Thanks! Having everything organized helps me to reduce waste, along with the proper washing methods. I have lots of videos that you will enjoy if you want to keep learning more tricks so that you can not waste food.
I just subscribed after watching your dry food glass jar video and this video. Such an informative video with no fluff. Thank you 🙏🏿 Also, you have such a warm and engaging manner.
Thank you for the kind words!
I was just thinking that I wanted to go less often to the grocery store! Although, to be honest, we spend a lot of our money With local farmers and ranchers. Your fridge is eye candy for sure! I love putting things into Glass as well! And I use the acrylic trays to defrost meat before cutting it up either raw or cooked to prep for meal times. I gleaned a lot of inspiration and affirmation from your video!
Love that! Thanks for watching I hope you hit subscribe ❤
Really like your idea of keeping cilantro fresh since mine half of them always goes waste. Can’t wait to try your way out! Thanks for sharing! First time watching your video, loving it❤
Thank you for watching and subscribing
I remember when we bought our refrigerator, I took my turkey roaster and my spaghetti sauce pot with me. If those items didnt fit, the frig wasn't a keeper. Some people thought I was crazy, but others thought this made sense.
You are my people!!!! I took the measurements for the griddle to make sure it was going to fit in the new cabinet when we were working on the kitchen remodel.
Wow.. Loved it.
Thanks for watching! I have over 600 videos so be sure to check them out, you might find others you enjoy. :)
Thanks for sharing!! I absolutely LOVE the use of the jars which I have so many. ❤❤❤
You're welcome! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Thank you so much, I am one and waste a lot of food. I love veggies and weekly clean out the unused and spoiled items and replace with new. This way, I hope to be like you and minimize my grocery store visits. I have already started reorganizing. You are fabulous!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you enjoy my other videos for how to wash and store items so that you can reduce waste. You'll be amazed at the difference it makes and it will save you so much money! Thanks for your comment.
So glad I found your channel. I have learnt so much but in the UK our standard size fridge/ freezers are way smaller. In the next few years we are having the back of the house renovated and I am going to get larder style separates which will help.
Wow!! Loved your video!! I struggle to organize and end up throwing so much food!!! I will follow your tips for sure!! Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
First time watching your UA-cam. I'm halfway through it and am so convinced that your methods will save me so much money. I went to your website and purchased your ebook series "I bought it now what" (great name) and also the Meal Planner/Grocery Guide. I have been using glass containers for years for leftovers, tuna & chicken salad. But you've really opened up a whole new world. I subscribed and look forward to watching more of you on UA-cam. Oh, I hope the ebook or meal planner/grocery guide has your recipe for crispy pickles. I love crispy pickles.
Hi! Thank you so much for this comment and for buying my products! You are going to love them, there is so much information in that book and planner. You can find the crispy pickles recipe on my blog here: thecrosslegacy.com/quick-and-easy-crunchy-dill-pickles/
I also have a video about it if you haven't seen that yet, it's on my channel. Thank you again!
OMG!!!! I just found you on U Yube. I just love you and how you manage this! I want to see all your other videos you have. We hate to waste food cause we grow our own. I can it mostly in the summer. In NC Thanks again!!! And God Bless!!!😃❤
I am so glad you found me, make sure to hit subscribe. There are hundreds of videos on my channel to help you save money on groceries
This is amazing! I love organizing, but I hate cooking. This will help make that easier. Thanks so much. ❤
I'm glad that you found it helpful! I always prep meals that can be turned into many other meals so that it's less cooking. Check out my meals on a budget videos, here's the first one: ua-cam.com/video/BUIZF53qaCQ/v-deo.html
I love mason jars 😆
Me too. I have also put all my laundry products amd my sourdough starter in mason jars as well.
they serve so many great purposes!
Omg that 1 of 3 marks on the jars is genius. Why didn’t I think of that?😮
I loved your video. I like that you don’t go overboard with fancy acrylic containers that keep showings up in my facebook feed for fridge organisation. You just use jars and whatever containers you may already have.
Brilliant video through and through.😊
Yes they are all items I have used for years with tried and true tips from experience.
This video was enough for me to subscribe, we also have chicken and you've spoke about a lot of things im interested in, thank you !
I am so glad that you enjoyed it, thank you so much for subscribing. I have over 500 other videos on my channel so I'm sure you will find others that you enjoy. I appreciate you!
aha- you are where I found those acrylic baskets , I couldnt remember.
I loved your video ❤ Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge. I’ve been trying to do this lately and you taught me so much and just want you to know that I’m very grateful to you for sharing 😊❤😊
P.s. you’re such an amazing teacher ❤
@@morganrodrigue5652 What a sweet message, thank you for watching
Thank you so much for your video 😊 so helpful
You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching. Please subscribe if you'd like to see more videos. :)
You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching. Please subscribe if you'd like to see more videos. :)
I would like to add...if you dont use up milk very quickly, it is a great idea to instead buy organic half gallon milk. Although a little more expenive, they are ultra pasturized and have an expiration date at least a month into the future. Also the 2% will froth in a frother, instead of needing to use whole milk.
So when you are filling your bowls from the the tap you are using unfiltered and adding the vinegar and the water you put in the jars of cilantro and parsley is filtered?
When I am washing the items I use our tap water. When I am storing something in water like the herbs then I use filtered water.
Would love to know your favorite glass food storage brands and models (besides mason jars). Cool video. Thank you.
They are all on my amazon storefront www.thecrosslegacy.com/starthere
Amazing and so informative and helpful. Next fridge cleanly I'm going to incorporate more of your ideas that I am not already doing. Thank you! Subscribing.
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.
I so needed this video. Thank you. Got a question for you, though. Do you vacuum seal the things in the mason jars?
Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful! I do not vacuum seal my jars that are in the fridge. The metal lids are airtight and that is all that is needed for this type of food storage.
Thankyou never knew about the paper towels
You're welcome!
Best fridge vid by far
Thank you so much!
I just found you and subscribed. These are awesome tips for storage,especially with the rising cost of groceries.
I'm glad that you found my channel! I share lots of videos for saving money on groceries so I hope that you find the others helpful as well. I appreciate you commenting and subscribing.
what is in the long drawer under the veggies and citrus. how is that drawer organized. Your video is nicely done and I need to start doing this.
I keep cheese and deli meats in there
This is great ! Thank you ! I did subscribe & like! Do u first wash all of vegetables & fruit then put them in d fridge? Or u wash them before u eat them? Cz I was told if u wash & put them in d fridge they go bad sooner then it should! Pls let me know! Ty
Hi, I wash almost everything before it gets put away, there are very few exceptions. Washing them correctly kills mold spores and other harmful pathogens, so it actually helps them last longer. In this video I share a lot of washing tips: ua-cam.com/video/VmRtK4CVQ20/v-deo.html
Also if you look at the fruit or vegetable playlists on my channel you'll find videos for most produce items. I also have a downloadable eBook with directions for 75 items. Let me know if you'd like that link! :)
Wonderful ideas! Thanks you. 👍
@@JoyKennedyHughes You're welcome
Great video! Thank you for the tips! Question: your metal lids do not get rusty? Because I have this problem. This is why I stopped putting stuff in jars.
Make sure not to let them soak in water and try to dry them as you wash them. The really only time I deal with rust is when I am using them on acid type items like ketchup and bbq sauce that I make from scratch.
I found that the moisture in my fridge caused them to rust.
This was inspirational! Thank you.
Thank you for watching
Amy thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas Have you ever used plastic lids with silicone gaskets on your ball jars ??? Wondering if they work as well as the metal lids with rings. Bless you!!!
You are welcome, thank you so much for watching. I don't personally use those jars but they will work well since they are still glass.
Hi, I love what you did with your fridge. However, I'm a senior and I cannot go to the store as often as I want. I buy groceries once a month and everything I buy is compact in the fridge. Unfortunately, sometimes my fruits and vegetables go to waste because I don't get to use them all. I would love to preserve them but don't have the space to store them. Is it possible for you to make a video for seniors who cannot buy their groceries as often as we should? By the way, this is my first time watching your video. Love it!!!
Just hit subscribe and start watching videos, there are over 500. I go grocery shopping once every 3-4 weeks and have zero food waste.
I use a dehydrator and/or canner to save a lot of my produce. Also my freezer has loads of soup/stews. We are a family of four but it helps lower the grocery bill each month.
Thank you for all your tips! I'm curious if you think the plastic lids would work well or better than the metal canning lids for refrigerator storage?
Hi! Thanks for watching. Plastic lids work great for things like berries and other fruits. Metal lids are needed when you want it to be totally airtight like dairy items or cut avocados and apples. I hope that helps!
The vegetables you put into mason jars do you just screw the lids on and the veges and berries last a few weeks?
No each produce item has a way that I wash and store them so that they last for weeks. I have over 500 videos on here walking through the steps or you can also find them in my new book www.thecrosslegacyshop.com there is a coupon code UA-cam15 also for the book/planner bundle
This is really inspiring! One question: if you write with a permanent marker on your jars, will that wash off?
@@DottyKupsky yes it washes off with dishsoap and a dishcloth
Hmmmm, I used to can all the time, but since being empty nesters I no longer do very much. Needless to say, I have a huge inventory of empty canning jars. Going to start using them next time I clean the fridge. Interesting video!
You're welcome! I'm glad that you enjoyed it. There are so many things you can do with the jars besides canning. :)
I have a 2017 LG counter depth refrigerator. I don’t think counter depth is the “standard”, it’s for small townhomes, condo, etc. It doesn’t look as big as yours inside. I’m hoping you’ll do one on a smaller interior.
We actually got a tape measure out after seeing this comment. When I talk about it being standard it is the standard size that we had in our home before, the house was built in 1980 and its 36" wide. Some people thing I have a really highend fridge and it's a 36" wide counter depth. Yes some apartments/condos have a smaller standard size that is 30" wide. Our home in total is only 1100sq feet total. I did do alot of research and own a housekeeping company for the last 16 years so I knew when I purchased a fridge that I didn't want the icemaker taking up shelf space and exactly what I was looking for in features, then it was 2020 when we were doing this kitchen remodel so by the time we saved for this fridge it took 9 months to actually get it. For 3 years we didn't even have a fridge in our kitchen that worked and a smaller fridge in the garage 2 flights down of stairs that I worked out of having 4 under 7 living here.
Just found your channel and subscribed. Is it not good to use the plastic ball type lids instead of the metal lids?
@abiering somethings it is ok, berries actually do better with the plastic lid but whenever you hear me say to use a metal lid it really needs to be a metal lid for it to last longer. Plastic is porous and is not airtight.
@@TheCrossLegacy thank you!
This might be a stupid question… but once you use the mason jar what do you do with it? Wash and re use or repurpose or trash?
Reuse reuse reuse
Excellent demonstration! Thank you.
Thank you for watching
Hi! Thanks for this helpful video :) How do you get the sharpie off your jar? Does it come off in the dishwasher or do you use something else?
I just use a little dishsoap and my dish wash cloths, they do have a little scrubbing side to them. It comes right off
@@TheCrossLegacy Thanks so much!
Can you use plastic lids on the canning jars instead? You are Amazing. 💕
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, you can. You can use whatever lids you'd like. Most of my jars have metal but plastic is fine for most items, I wouldn't use it on something like a cut avocado or apple because it's not totally airtight. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I thought avocados were not supposed to go in fridge. Great video. I got some ideas! I usually buy milk in gallons but when they are half gone I can put into a smaller container. Often I wait until last quart and put in a quart jar.
They have been in cold storage unless you picked it from a tree yourself.
@@TheCrossLegacy oh. I didn’t know that.
I put avocados in the fridge WHEN they are perfectly ripe...they stay perfect for many more days
Thank you for all the info. Why do you use the metal lids instead of plastic lids on the mason jars?
I use metal since that is what most jars come with in the smaller sizes. Plastic lids are actually better for berries, but you always want metal for something like a cut avocado or apple that you want to keep airtight.
Beautifully stored produce! Now I need to figure out how to accomplish this with a full sized refrigerator, with no drawers. A design flaw from manufacturing. Rarely does anything go to waste, the chickens get any produce that goes soft.
Any suggestions for a full size refrigerator that has no drawers or freezer, to emulate a crisper drawer?
That is interesting to have no crisper drawers. I would keep things in bowls so that they are apart. For example I keep my apples and pears on the top, while lemons and citrus as in the crisper drawer so I would keep those on the bottom. They are more sensitive to the ethylene that is released and cause them to spoil faster.
You can disarm the door open system while you organize
We have tried everything and even called the manufacturer. It doesn't seem to be an option with this model.
Question: Are you washing all the fruits and veggies before putting them away? Do you let them dry before putting in jars? Thanks for answering
Yes I do! I have tons of videos on here how I wash and store produce and also a new book the Zero Waste Produce Guide available www.thecrosslegacy.com use code NEWYEAR15 for 15% off
I love this storage style. Do you have tips on how to store all the glass containers in a small kitchen, this is where I’m getting stuck
I have all the Pyrex containers in one drawer. The glass jars we also use for drinking glasses for the pints and pint and a half so over the years I got rid of the Tupperware containers and glasses as I started making the switch over. This is the same house we have been in for 20 yrs now so now that I have a bedroom empty I am able to store my canning supplies in there but that has only been the last 3 yrs we have had space to do so
My frig is small, so I can not buy like you do. But I will use what tips I can to make my stuff last longer.
Thank you! No matter the. fridge, if you are washing and storing items this way it will help. :)
This was so informative! I have the exact same refrigerator and it's wise you don't use the second ice maker. Mine is broken already. I never thought about using the smaller jars on that left side of the door that's rather narrow. Thank you!
Ya we never have used the bottom ice maker I took that out right at the beginning. We have a counter top ice maker now that I use for nugget ice but it's because I like to put filtered water in it to make the ice. Our tap water has so much chlorine you can taste it.
@@TheCrossLegacy I took your advice and didn't use tap water for my cilantro, but used water from the fridge. This morning, it was wilted. Was the water too cold?
@MsDoglover02 and you trimmed the ends? We have a cold spot in the upper right hand of our fridge that I can't put greens
Very helpful!
Thank you for sharing your good ideas ❤.
You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Thank you! I learned so much
You're welcome! Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a video. :)
Wow 😮I just found your channel and I am so excited about not throwing away uneaten cilantro 🌿!!! That’s awesome that you can store it in water! 😮
And the fruit in jars!!! Wow this was so enlightening! Thanks so much for sharing! We waste way too much food and it’s way too expensive to be wasting right now… or ever! 😂❤
@@Loveofdecorating I hope you hit the subscribe button ❤️
@@TheCrossLegacy I most certainly did 😂❤🎉
Does it work to have oranges, or something else w avocado? I have a lemon tree and normally just pick when needed vs storing them.
You can use oranges, limes or other citrus with your avocados and it will have a similar effect.
wow! amazing😊love counter depth always
OMGosh I’m soooo happy your video popped up because I was planning on cleaning my freg/freezer and this was very helpful 🙏‼️. New subscriber from South Louisiana 🐊🦐🦀.
I'm so glad as well! I hope that organizing your fridge and freezer goes well. I will have a freezer video coming soon, so keep an eye out for that. :) Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Thank you so much, Amy. This really helps!
Thanks for watching
I heard you say your in the Seattle area and I immediately subscribed.. fellow Washingtonian…😊
@nikkia.8505 I use Seattle loosely but definitely the wet side of the state.
You mentioned that you use glass jars with metal lids to store your food in your fridge. I have a lot of these jars, but with plastic screw-on lids. Are those ok to use, or does it make a difference to use the metal lids? Thanks for all your tips. Planning to reorganize my fridge today. ~Christina from SoCal
Hi! Plastic lids will work well for most items. The only time that you want to make sure it is a metal lid is if it is something that is cut that you need totally airtight (like an avocado or apple) or something smelly that you want to keep the smell in (cut onions or peppers). But plastic works well for everything else. :) Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Have fun organizing your fridge!
I really enjoyed your video. I’m glad I found you, so I subscribed.
Does the sharpie wash off easily?
@monicabosse1659 yes off of the glass with dishsoap and a scrub dishcloth
@TheCrossLegacy thx!
What do you recommend for a standard apartment sized fridge? I always buy a lot because I don't like to run out but if I'm expecting guests from out of town I don't have enough room for everything that I need to get.
Limit the extra things in your fridge like multiple bottles of condiments, have a plan for leftovers so they don't get forgotten. We just posted a new video today on bulky containers that might also help.
Great video! How big is your salad container? Is it glass? and where did you purchase it? thanks so much for the info and wonderful ideas!
yes its glass, its on my amazon storefront under washing and storing produce (it's the one with the chicken in it) www.thecrosslegacy.com/starthere