1. Religion & Spirituality

Discuss in my forum

Healthy Living - Annual Organization of Your Food Pantry

By , About.com Guide

Label Food
Healthy Living - Annual Organization of Your Food Pantry

Dated Canned Goods

(c) Phylameana lila Desy
You have tossed out all foods that have expired and set aside goods that need to be consumed in the next month. Good Job! That is the hardest part, sorting out the older from the newer stuff.

Your next step will be to mark any remaining food items with the number associated with last year's calendar. For example in January 2010 you would label everything with the number "9" to indicate that you purchased these items in 2009. Simple! Make it your intention to eat up or serve up everything you purchased in 2009 before 2011 rolls around.

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.