Cleaning The Pantry
Today I’m doing that shocking job - cleaning out my kitchen pantry. I’m shocked because of the number of unused appliances I found there, plus beans and rice that must be several years old at the least, and ::gasp:: cat hairs! At the same time, I’m thrilled because I’m moving my stuff around and making a cleaner space for my kitchen goods.
One of thing I like about having a clean pantry is that I get to make decisions about what I’m going to put back. I just threw out a lot of the appliances - two old blenders, a broken toaster oven, a toaster I no longer use, my old tea kettle, and a hand mixer. I’m keeping the food processor, one blender, and the crock pot. That’s plenty for one old lady to use.
I have several boxes - one for the second hand store filled with pans and cups I no longer want to use. Another box with canned goods will go to the community food pantry. I’m giving my son a few boxes with foods only he will eat. And then there’s the small box of canned goods I’m keeping for my own use.
It feels good to get everything refreshed, polished, and organized.
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Shelley
Comment by Shelley — Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 3:07 pm
Good work keep it up!!!:-) Its always good to keep everything fresh and organized..
Comment by sleeptreatment blog — Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
I cleaned mine about about a month ago. It was definitely a mission but I was glad when it was done.
It’s not something I would usually enjoy doing but my fiances sister moved interstate and we ended up with everything from her pantry.
I now have a years supply of pasta, sauces and sugar! Lol.
Comment by Kel — Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 12:09 am
the unused appliance thing is probably true for everyone.
Comment by digital cameras for sale — Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 7:26 pm
A while back i cleaned out my pantry and actualy found I didn’t even need it. Ended up turning it into a second small office storing my fax machine and a server computer. Works great for that. And for storing a few packs of Ramen.
Comment by Andrew @ Nike SB Kicks — Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 9:45 am
I have suspected for some time that kitchen appliances actually breed in the back of cupboards if left for to long a time unused, the only way to stop this happening is to have them out on display as it appears their reproductive cycle can only occur in dark and forgotten places
Comment by Andrew Reynolds — Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 5:42 am
the unused appliance thing is probably true for everyone
Comment by Bogdan Radu — Friday, September 12, 2008 @ 4:59 am
My pantry could definitely use some organizing! There is no telling what I might find in there!
Comment by Jenna — Friday, September 12, 2008 @ 8:06 am
Cleaning the pantry is like a war mission…
Comment by whitening — Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 6:38 am
Haha, I’m a neat freak. My pantries are always clean XD
Comment by Do-Follow Blogs — Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 2:51 am
It is hard work to get everything refreshed, polished, and organized but its worth it
Comment by Liebesgedichte — Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 2:25 am
Whats a crock pot?
Comment by Jordans — Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
Jordans, I’m trying to figure out what country you are writing from where crock pots are a mystery. I will write an article on these strange objects… stay tuned.
Comment by Linda — Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 2:22 pm