The IN MY FRIDGE Blog

Practical tips on reducing food waste, cooking smarter with what you already have, and keeping your kitchen organized.

Food Waste

How Much Food Does the Average Household Waste?

The hidden cost of food waste — from your monthly grocery bill to the global 1.3 billion tons thrown away each year.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Food Waste

5 Simple Habits to Reduce Food Waste at Home

Small changes that make a big difference: cook from what you have, freeze before it spoils, and more.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Food Waste

Best Before vs Use By: What to Keep and What to Throw

Understanding date labels is one of the easiest ways to stop throwing away perfectly good food.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Food Waste

How to Store Vegetables So They Last Longer

Fridge vs counter, ethylene producers vs sensitive veggies, and the humidity drawer trick.

Feb 2026 · 6 min read
Quick Cooking

Why "What Should I Cook?" Is So Exhausting

Decision fatigue is real — here's the science behind dinner paralysis and three ways to beat it.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Quick Cooking

10 Pantry Staples That Go with Almost Any Recipe

Olive oil, garlic, canned tomatoes, and 7 more versatile ingredients every kitchen needs.

Feb 2026 · 6 min read
Quick Cooking

Quick Meals Under 30 Minutes: What You Need in Your Kitchen

The essential tools and ingredients that make fast weeknight cooking actually possible.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Quick Cooking

Leftover Ingredients: Turn Them into a Real Meal

Half an onion, two eggs, wilting herbs — learn to think like a chef and turn scraps into dinner.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Kitchen & Gadgets

Kitchen Gadgets That Actually Save Time (And Which to Skip)

Immersion blender? Yes. Avocado slicer? No. A honest look at what's worth your counter space.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Kitchen & Gadgets

Best Containers for Fridge Organization

Glass vs plastic, stackable vs nesting, and a labeling system that actually sticks.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Kitchen & Gadgets

What to Look for When Buying a Good Chef's Knife

Blade length, steel types, and why a $50 knife can outperform a $200 one with proper care.

Feb 2026 · 6 min read
Kitchen & Gadgets

Meal Prep Without the Overwhelm: 3 Simple Systems

Forget Instagram-perfect containers. These three approaches actually fit into a real schedule.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read