Reorganising the Fridge

You may have heard that where you put food in your fridge could seriously affect your health, so how do you organise where you put the food? It's important that you place certain things in different places, as the temperature in the fridge can range considerably.

On the top and middle shelves you should put cooked meats, cakes and any leftovers, as this is where the warmest part of the fridge. On the bottom shelf you need to make sure that you are keeping dairy products like yoghurts and cheeses, and any raw meat. Raw meat should be below anything else as drips and leaks from these foods could contaminate other food stuffs and cause you to get sick. Eggs and milk should be stored on the bottom shelf as it is too warm for them in the fridge door, despite the design elements of some fridges. Butter is up for debate, as some people leave it out on the table at all times.

This breeds bacteria, but if you like your butter soft then it is fine to be kept in the warmer in the fridge. Otherwise leave it at the top of the fridge with the cooked meats.

There is often a crisper drawer, or vegetable section in the fridge, and this is the humid zone in the fridge that keeps vegetables, especially salad veg, from wilting. Never put unripe fruit in the fridge, as it will perish quickly, instead opt for a fruit bowl in a warmer room. if there are two compartments then keep salad vegetables in one and root vegetables in the other to ensure no cross contamination.

The space in the door is often the warmest part of the fridge so use this to store jars of pickles and jams that need refrigerating when they have been opened. Try to avoid opening the door of the fridge in the heat too much as it is this that causes the temperature to fluctuate and breed harmful germs.

If you are a home owner then ensure you have Home Contents Insurance to protect you in case of accident or damage.

On a recent trip up the Canning Stock Route we spoke to many travellers about their experiences using the reliable Engel fridge/freezers.
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