The author reflects on their poor food storage practices, which have led to wasted food and higher grocery bills. They express the need for better storage options, such as durable containers and consider investing in vacuum storage systems. The document emphasizes the importance of efficient food storage for maintaining freshness and minimizing waste.

1. food storage
If I had paid more attention to my food storage options in the past, I would
probably have more money in my pocket right now. Our grocery bill is rather
high, but it would be lower if I had the things I needed to keep my food fresh
for a longer period of time. Half of this is due to my refrigerator, but that is
something that is out of my hands at the moment. I have had to throw away just
too much food, and I need better options for keeping things longer.
What you use for food storage will decide how long leftovers last. There are
Ziploc type bags that many use, and they are great for many things. However,
they are not great for others. If you have something that does not quite fit,
and you have to leave it open on the end, the food is going to spoil very
quickly. These are not always budget friendly either, as you have to buy new
ones all of the time. You may be able to wash this type of food storage bag, but
who has the time for that?
I got a set of food storage containers a long time ago, and the set was rather
large. Lately I have noticed that I can’t seem to find a lid that matches any of
the containers that I have left. The problem for me is that some things get lost
in the back of the refrigerator, and I am so scared of what is inside that I
throw them out rather than cleaning them out and using them again. I am going to
try to remedy this by buying a set of food storage containers that are more
expensive so that I will be less willing to throw them out. This might also mean
I clean out the refrigerator a little more often.
Though I’m not sure I’ll be buying them, there are vacuum type systems out there
made just for food storage. They seem to be wonderful, but I know I will buy
them but never use them. However, if you really want to save money on food, and
you want something that will keep stuff around and fresh for a longer period of
time, this might just be the type of food storage system that you should be
buying. Just remember to buy where you know you can easily return for more bags
if and when you need them.