What's in your freezer?

How long has that been in your freezer?

Take a moment to prowl through your freezer with a pad and pen on the counter next to you.  

Start at the top and go to the bottom or left to right. Write down everything in there except what you throw out in this process.  

Tape your freezer list next to your grocery list on the refrigerator.  The next grocery trip will be time to shop and plan meals around what you HAVE and what needs to be used in the freezer.  If you buy something that goes into the freezer be sure and add it to your list.  

Keep in mind, most anything bought from the freezer section is intended to be used within 3 months or less depending on the product.  Anything you freeze yourself, should follow this guideline as well.  Check the expiration dates on packages as you're cleaning out the freezer.  Although bacteria may not kill you, the freezer burn may taste like the box it is in or worse.

~ Gretchen