Spring Cleaning in the Kitchen

Every once in a while it's good to prep the kitchen: clear it out and clean it up. If you look around your kitchen and feel the need to de-clutter, consider these tips. You will be happy with your new "pleasant-to-cook-in" space.

Toss or Give it Away

What has become useless is a matter of personal taste. If you haven't used a certain pot or a paticular kitchen gadget in a few years, you probably won't use it again-ever.

Throw Out Old Spices

When you buy spices, try to buy small amounts in bulk. Most spices should be thrown out after six months, and certainly after a year. Use the smell test: spices should be fragrant.

Make Your Kitchen User-Friendly

Spend a little time reorganizing your kitchen (spices, utensils, pots and pans) so that what you use most often is close at hand.

Clean Your Fridge

Toss old agingfood and condiments, clean anything stuck in the back and buy a new box of baking soda to trap odors. Same goes for the freezer too.

Keep It Clean

Yes, be a neat freak. Dirty dishes in the sink and an unorganized space will definitely not inspire you to start cooking a meal.

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