The Way

The Weekly Fridge Reset

A clear fridge is an easy fridge.

The trick isn’t a bigger fridge — it’s being able to see what you have, and running through it once a week so nothing gets lost.

An organized refrigerator with clear storage and produce drawers

The System

Set it up so everything is visible and easy to reach.

See everything

Glass & non-toxic ceramic storage with lids, BPA-free
Slide-out trays so nothing hides in the back
Label leftovers with the date
Keep like with like — a home for each thing

Where things go

Top shelf — leftovers & ready-to-eat
Middle — dairy, eggs, drinks
Bottom (coldest) — raw proteins, sealed
Drawers — produce
Door (warmest) — condiments & butter

The Weekly Ten Minutes

Once a week, run through it — front to back.

The run-through

Pull older items to the front
Toss anything past its prime or that smells off
Wipe the shelf as you go
Note what needs using this week
Plan a meal or two around it
Restock what’s low

Clear these out

Condiments made with seed oils — canola, soybean, “vegetable,” sunflower, safflower (many dressings, mayo & sauces)
Anything expired or off
Wilted or slimy produce
Mystery leftovers you won’t eat

Gina’s take. I run through my fridge every week — clean out the older things, bring the good stuff forward, and toss what I won’t use. My storage is all Caraway — borosilicate glass with a non-toxic ceramic coating, BPA-free, so I can see everything and trust it’s clean. For dressings and sauces I keep it to olive oil, not seed oils. Ten quiet minutes, and the whole week of eating gets easier.

The Way by Gina Santangelo