{"id":16264,"date":"2021-09-20T23:12:55","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T23:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=16264"},"modified":"2021-09-20T23:12:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T23:12:56","slug":"simple-ways-to-organize-your-pantry-for-smarter-storage-and-faster-food-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/simple-ways-to-organize-your-pantry-for-smarter-storage-and-faster-food-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Ways to Organize Your Pantry for Smarter Storage (and Faster Food Prep)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>Tamara Gane\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>These pantry organization ideas are not only easy to follow, but they&rsquo;ll also save you time and money.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Organizing the pantry is probably not at the top of anyone\u2019s priority list. But a messy pantry isn\u2019t just unsightly\u2014it\u2019s probably also costing you time and money. When your pantry is disorganized, it\u2019s hard to find what you want quickly. And when you can\u2019t see what you have at a glance, you may forget about it, which can lead to expired food and wasted money on duplicate purchases.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Start with shelving\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you\u2019re building a pantry from scratch, a portable shelving unit is an expensive way to achieve organization and storage. Just be sure to get a unit that can withstand the weight of all those heavy cans\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Box up boxed goods\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Square baskets that coordinate with your pantry or kitchen design not only help to organize all those random boxed goods, but they also make your kitchen Pinterest-worthy, shares Tamara Day of HGTV\u2019s\u00a0<em>Bargain Mansions. \u201cStart with 6 to 12 matching baskets\u2014the more the merrier\u2014you can\u2019t have too many,\u201d she says. Then store all the cereals in one, all the pasta in another, all the ramen noodles in a third, and so on. \u201cAt the end of the day, having a designated place for everything will make life so much easier and your pantry so much prettier.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"966\"' height='\"644\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/1585060821249.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-16267\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1585060821249.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Corral cans\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Canned foods tend to shift around the pantry and easily get lost behind other stuff. A can rack organizer is a space-efficient way to organize all your various cans in a neat and efficient way, according to Leanne Stapf of The Cleaning Authority, a cleaning company in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Place snacks in storage bins\n\n\n\n</h2><p>\u201cStorage bins will be your best friend when it comes to storing individually packed snacks like chips or cookies,\u201d Stapf says. These Copco cabinet storage bins are an excellent place to store anything that might get sticky, like syrup or ketchup, as the nonskid liner is easy to wipe down.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"467\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/GettyImages-1304818239.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-16265\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1304818239.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Store dry goods in airtight storage containers\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Take dry goods like flour, sugar, or dried beans out of the package and store them in clear, airtight storage containers like this set from Chef\u2019s Path. Not only will they look neater, but they\u2019ll be protected from ants or other pests. You\u2019ll also be able to see at a simple glance when your stocks need to be replenished.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Add more storage with over-the-door shelving\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you need pantry organizing ideas for a small pantry, look no further than the area behind the door.\u00a0 To make sure you stay organized, dedicate those shelves to specific themes, like pasta, tea, or cereal. This way you\u2019ll know exactly where to look when you need them.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Keep everything at eye level\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you\u2019re organizing a deep pantry, it\u2019s important to make sure the items in the back aren\u2019t obscured by the items in the front. A couple of inexpensive pantry storage containers from Copco will solve this problem. \n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"683\"' height='\"1024\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/image-683x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-16268\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-683x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Create pantry zones\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Every pantry worth its salt (pun intended) is divvied up into \u201czones,\u201d or various cooking stations based on your day-to-day needs. Once you settle on the categories\u2014such as weeknight dinners or holiday baking\u2014assign an area in your pantry for each zone and label it. Not only will this trick help with pantry organization, but it also guarantees you\u2019ll find what you need in a pinch.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Staple zone\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Set up a staple zone for the things you reach for most often, so ideally somewhere within easy reach. Although these items are different from pantry to pantry, examples of everyday essentials might include beans, rice, and chicken broth. Store dry goods in clear airtight canisters to easily gauge when you need to restock. Arrange canned goods on graduated step organizers so each label is visible. Every six months, check expiration dates and donate food you may not finish in time.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Baking zone\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Arrange spices on a two-tier turntable, with cooking spices on one level and baking spices on the other. Use a larger turntable to easily store and find cooking oils. Keep sugar, flour, and other baking goods in stackable canisters or labeled plastic bags.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"683\"' height='\"1024\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/pantry-organization-ideas-white-shelves-1580413517-683x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-16269\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pantry-organization-ideas-white-shelves-1580413517-683x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Dinner zone\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Plan ahead for stress-free evenings: Sort ingredients for a week\u2019s worth of easy dinners into separate bins, organizing by meal (for instance, store taco fixings in one bin and spaghetti fixings in another).\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Coffee zone\n\n\n\n</h3><p>The first step to making\u00a0the perfect cup of coffee is to keep all your supplies in one place so you can find them without crisscrossing your room when you start your day. Coffee beans, flavoring syrups, extra cartons of oat milk, and more, can all find a home here. \n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Snack zone\n\n\n\n</h3><p>This is the place for snack packs and convenience foods such as peanut butter, nuts, and dried fruit. Store snacks in see-through plastic bins to make them easy to grab and go. Pro tip: Keep kids\u2019 snacks at their level, so they can reach for them without any help.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Tamara Gane These pantry organization ideas are not only easy to follow, but they&rsquo;ll also save you time and money. Organizing the pantry is probably not at the top of anyone\u2019s priority list. But a messy pantry isn\u2019t just unsightly\u2014it\u2019s probably also costing you time and money. 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