What's inside your refrigerator?

azulvioleta6

I came across this on the Splendid Kitchen website and found it kind of fascinating.

Photographer Mark Menjivar took pictures of the inside of refrigerators. It's amazing how different they all are and how much they tell you about the people who use them.

splendidtable.org/story/photographer-takes-voyeuristic-peek-inside-refrigerators

Anyone want to share what their fridge looks like? I will add mine below.

azulvioleta6

Linguist/Language Teacher | Willamette Valley, Oregon | 1-Person Household | Frequently Entertains

rand486

No picture, but my fridge is pretty bare, and my freezer super packed.

But that's because I do massive cook-offs every Sunday. I cook a ton of food for the week, and freeze the majority of it.

So my fridge:

• 6 Servings of Spicy Peanut Thai Soup
• 2 Servings of Slow cooked Roast Beef
• Salsa
• Feta
• Celery
• Carrots
• Sauerkraut
• A ton of random sauces in the door that I never use
• Carton of milk

My Freezer:

• ~20 ziploc bags of raw chicken, approx 200g bag
• ~10 bags of cooked turkey, approx 200g/bag (I bought a 10 kg turkey when prices were low at Christmas, and cooked/carved/stored the entire thing
• 1 ziploc bag of frozen, homemade turkey broth (from aforementioned turkey)
• ~6 bags of ground pork
• ~6 bags of ground beef
• 3 bags of frozen fruits
• 3 bags of frozen veggies
• Frozen spinach
• Frozen bananas (for smoothies)
• 4 more containers of Slow Cooked Roast Beef

I'm about to cook a turkey soup tonight, and I'll freeze the majority of that too. Tupperware pays! :P

azulvioleta6

I'm having a hard time getting my pictures to orient correctly. I also have two freezers and a huge pantry full of home-canned food.

azulvioleta6

Yeah, the random stuff in the door...I have one little area (near the flax seeds) that I use a lot, but most of the rest of the stuff just sits there. The juice, for example, was left after a party maybe 6 months ago...hmmm.

Laurend224

Almond milk
Soy milk
Blueberries
Spinach
Romaine lettuce
Earth balance
Leftover lentil soup
White rice
Carrots
Celery
Vegenaise
Salsa,ketchup,mustard, soy sauce lemon juice

Freezer
Frozen blueberries
Frozen raspberries
Frozen strawberries
Corn
Peas
Black beans
Vegetable broth
Frozen juice concentrate
Freezer pops
And my ice cream maker tub (always frozen, ready to go)


Tomorrow is grocery day.

Family of 5, stay at home vegan mama.

SandyBVTN

Loads of condiments - LOADS (many pickles, half fat mayo, ketchup, maple syrup, pomegranate molasses and a million Mexican and Asian sauces)

Also I like to keep stocked at all times:
Green leaf lettuce (preferably some pre washed in spinner and ready for my salad)
Broccoli
Bell peppers
Citrus fruits
Fresh herbs
Grapes
Cheddar
Parmesan
Large flour tortilla wraps
Small corn tortillas
Refried beans
Pizza toppings (right now, feta, pineapple, jalapeños, pizza sauce)
Turkey bacon
Eggs
Pre roasted boneless/skinless chicken breast
Lox
Light cream cheese
Cottage cheese
Plain yogurt
Milk
Zevia ginger ale and root beer cans
Beer
Ciders
Club soda

family of 3/artisan working from home/fussy toddler/husband gluten free and a big eater

azulvioleta6

SandyBVTN wrote: »

Loads of condiments - LOADS (many pickles, half fat mayo, ketchup, maple syrup, pomegranate molasses and a million Mexican and Asian sauces)

Yay! I'm not alone!

A friend was teasing me the other day about having things like pomegranate molasses, zatar, achiote and laroco in my kitchen. I like to cook--a lot! I've lived all over Latin America and I've been influenced a lot by friends from the Middle East, so I cook some things that must seem exotic to most Americans.

SandyBVTN

azulvioleta6 wrote: »

SandyBVTN wrote: »

Loads of condiments - LOADS (many pickles, half fat mayo, ketchup, maple syrup, pomegranate molasses and a million Mexican and Asian sauces)

Yay! I'm not alone!

A friend was teasing me the other day about having things like pomegranate molasses, zatar, achiote and laroco in my kitchen. I like to cook--a lot! I've lived all over Latin America and I've been influenced a lot by friends from the Middle East, so I cook some things that must seem exotic to most Americans.

Oh yes that's all the best stuff! We are so lucky to have the world's food at our fingertips.

KarenB927

I haven't a clue. When I look in my fridge, the first thought that comes into my head is that it's time for another round of my least favorite game I call "What's My Contents?"

iamnotvoldemort

No pictures because my fridge/freezer need to be cleaned out and no one needs to see that.

Fridge
pitcher of unsweet tea
milk
juice
eggs & egg substitutes
guacamole
cheese of many varieties and forms
crescent rolls from the can
butter & margarine
bread
some prepped caesar salad from a salad kit portioned out
various fruits and vegetables: right now I have cherries, strawberries, watermelon, corn, canteloupe, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and bell peppers
hummus
an opened can of black beans (knock off burrito bowls are a weakness lately)
Woodchuck amber cider (I stress bought it a couple of weeks ago meaning to drink one and never did. I'll probably never drink it and end up taking it to a party.)
the entire door full of various condiments and sauces (the main reason I need to clean out the fridge. I'm not even a dipper, really.)

Freezer
5 portions of 15 bean soup
6 portions of mushroom barley soup
approximately 10 billion pounds of boneless skinless chicken (it was on sale recently. )
3 small bags of homemade breakfast sandwiches
a pound of italian sausage sans casing
a rack of pork spare ribs (I've had them for awhile. Been meaning to cook them, but I'm really particular about my BBQ and I am scared to disappoint myself.)
extra butter/margarine
various frozen vegetables: spinach, broccoli, peas, corn, and a couple of medleys
cool whip left over from the holidays
individual vanilla ice cream cups
home made chicken stock
home made seafood stock

family of 2. 20-something trying to save as much money as possible and a nearly 90 grandmother.

rand486

@iamnotvoldemort, great list!

For your ribs - if you're afraid to BBQ them in disappointment, try slowcooking them. Totally different texture, delicious, and your BBQ expectations won't be ruined!

Here in Ontario, BBQ is an activity, not a food - I got sent to Austin, TX on business last year and learned very quickly why BBQ should be a food group Delicious.

ruqayyahsmum

fridge :
milk
fruit juice
eggs
sliced ham
chedder
cheese strings
cheese slices
greek yogurt
mousse
carrots
courgettes
grapes
cream
snack attack packs
carton of egg whites
llama meatballs
butter
random condiments
protein mousse

freezer
chopped bell peppers
beef mince
chicken mince
peas
homemade chilli
home made chicken soup
roasting vegetable pack
chopped veg for soup
protein ice cream
ice cream bars
diced beef
potato wedges
pizza bases
chopped onions

MustLoveCats21

Water, 1kg yoghurt, and 3 bananas.

I ain't typing everything in my freezers, because I have 4 freezers full of food.

Need2Exerc1se

Wow, some of those pics are shocking. I'm not at home right now, but we have 2 freezers, 1 refrigerator/freezer, one beverage refrigerator and a wine refrigerator.

The contents of the fridge and freezers vary greatly based on hunting and gardening seasons. Right now the freezers are pretty stuffed and the fridge a little bare.

Need2Exerc1se

What's up with the snake in the freezer??

jouttie

Laurend224 wrote: »

Almond milk
Soy milk
Blueberries
Spinach
Romaine lettuce
Earth balance
Leftover lentil soup
White rice
Carrots
Celery
Vegenaise
Salsa,ketchup,mustard, soy sauce lemon juice

Freezer
Frozen blueberries
Frozen raspberries
Frozen strawberries
Corn
Peas
Black beans
Vegetable broth
Frozen juice concentrate
Freezer pops
And my ice cream maker tub (always frozen, ready to go)


Tomorrow is grocery day.

Family of 5, stay at home vegan mama.

jouttie

Can I come to your house for dinner?! Only beer and a bit of lettuce, some half-used chillis, the obligatory carton of milk (lactose-free since my daughter has a lactose intolerance), some chicken legs because I made my daughter chicken soup this week since she is ill, and they will probably end up in the bin - I am vegetarian and she is a lazy monkey so they won't get used. One jar of Colman's mustard, the only condiment I use. That's it.

Bookbuyer2015

Arugula, peanut butter, cottage cheese, celery, nonfat milk, half a cucumber, half a bell pepper, egg white mix, Greek yogurt, leftover pork roast, an open can of pinto beans.

superfox12082

Mostly condiments. The whole door is full and at least one full shelf. I have an issue... Tomorrow is payday, so I will be grocery shopping! I think there is also some leftover taco meat and shredded beef roast...and carrots. Lots of rainbow carrots!!

jouttie

What, pray, are rainbow carrots?

fitwithin

Rotisserie chicken
Lean ham
Lean turkey
Milk
Water
Spinach leaves
Romaine lettuce
Tomatoes
Red, Yellow, and Green Pepper
Onions
Strawberries
Oranges
Artisan Tortillas
Flatout light flatbread
Hungry Girl rosemary flatbread
Mexican cheese 2%
Mozarella cheese
Parmasean grated cheese
Mini pepperonis
Pizza sauce
Ragu spaghetti sauce
Light butter
Light sour cream
Center cut bacon
Tons of condiments and dressings
Frozen shrimp
Ground lean hamburger
Ground turkey
Salmon patties
Fajita chicken and beef strips
Frozen stir fry vegetables (large bag)
Frozen steam bags of broccoli (2) and green beans (2)
Frozen fruit (blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
Leftover minestrone soup (3 containers)
Leftover turkey vegetable soup (3 containers)
Smart Ones pot roast dinner

fitwithin

Separate refrigerator has Kendall Jackson wine, Zigenbach beer, Coor's Light, Diet Cokes, 2 mini champagne bottles, and a box of Premier Protein strawberry protein drinks.

WednesdayJanuary07th2015

My freezer is almost bare, I've been attempting to clear it of processed foods; I only have two pierogies & an unopened box of sandwich steaks. My Refrigerator is almost all Swiss Colony. I'd never ordered from them before but when I tried what my Mother bought, during the holidays; I then ordered some myself. I didn't wait until after my diet because I know that not everything'll be available, all year long & I was unsure if it'd ever be available again, it isn't like with McDonald's Shamrock Shake (I know that it's available every year, so I can skip a year; like I did last year & will again this year); therefore I have like a month's worth of food from them (unfortunately high Caloric sweets, are included in that as well) & a package of beef franks. The middle of February is when I'll be cooking, my own healthy versions of meat/poultry meals but I am going to wait until the middle of March to implement produce regularly since it's very perishable & I don't even go grocery shopping more than once/twice a month because I rely on the bus but they seem to panic, every time there's snow/ice; then cancel the bus service & I won't risk being stranded, with no way home; if/when they do.

SomeGirlSomewhere

Even though both my refrigerator and freezer could stand to be organized and cleaned out I'm gonna post pics of both since I really don't care if anyone judges me or not!

LifeInTheBikeLane

Those are some long posts. I have no access to my camera atm but the list is short.

Fridge:

• Half empty bottle of wine
• Diet Rootbeer 1L
• Diet Pepsi 1L
• Two lowfat yogurts (blueberry)
• One half full bag of spinach
• One tomato
• Ranch Dressing, Ketchup & Salsa
• 1 Gallon of Milk

Freezer:

• HUGE bag of frozen spinach
• HUGE bag of frozen normandy blend veggies
• HUGE bag of frozen corn
• A random HUGE *kitten* turkey
• One pizza we have had for two months and won't eat
• One ice cube
• A big bag with nothing but one single chicken tenderloin.

SunflowerCat74

I won't even bother with pics of the freezers. Full of premade (homemade) meals, sauces, tons of roasted green chiles and of course emergency kid food stuffs like tots, nuggets, etc... We also have a beer fridge, full of you guessed it: Beer!

We're a family of 5 and I'm a stay at home mom who cooks every day. My kids get teased at school for having "healthy" lunches, but they won't touch the crap they serve in the lunchroom. They'd prefer to munch on peppers and hummus.

ShePenguin

I don't know how to post a picture.

thedaydreamer92

The first two photos are of my fridge. The second photo is of the freezer on the top of the fridge. The last is the big freezer. They belong to a family of 2. I'm transitioning to vegan.

iamnotvoldemort

rand486 wrote: »

@iamnotvoldemort, great list!

For your ribs - if you're afraid to BBQ them in disappointment, try slowcooking them. Totally different texture, delicious, and your BBQ expectations won't be ruined!

Here in Ontario, BBQ is an activity, not a food - I got sent to Austin, TX on business last year and learned very quickly why BBQ should be a food group Delicious.

My problem is I don't like BBQ sauce, so saucy ribs are right out for me. I like mine dry rubbed and a little bit smoky ... and I'm not sure how to go about that with only your normal oven. I'm trying to woman myself up enough for the Alton Brown method, since he's never lead me astray, but I keep putting it off.

azulvioleta6

ShePenguin wrote: »

I don't know how to post a picture.

This thread was my first attempt at picture posting. Click on the symbol at the top of the posting window that looks like a piece of paper with the corner folded over. If the picture is on your computer or attached device, click on choose files and select the image from there.

My pictures were oriented strangely, so I posted them to Facebook (visible only by me) and then copied and pasted in the URL. Facebook automatically reorients the images. Probably there is an easier way to do that, but it worked for me!