Quick Tips for Organizing Kitchens

Take 30 minutes to reassess your food storage, whether it's a pantry, your kitchen cabinets or a freestanding cupboard. Start with the obvious: purge all expired foods. Next, sweep through your canned goods for extras you can donate to a local food pantry or a neighbor. Depending on the space, you may want to use a lazy Susan for spices and sauces or an over the door shelf to increase storage. Load up your pantry by grouping food by category or by time of day (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) if you prefer.