Organize a Crowded Thanksgiving Fridge with Temporary Cardboard Shelves

T.The Most Important Part of Hosting Thanksgiving Is Serving impressive meal.worst part I’m figuring out how to store everything in the fridge and freezer ahead of time.Without renting a second refrigerator, how do you find space between pies, casseroles, 5 pounds of cooked potatoes, and a giant 15-pound dry-cured bird on the entire shelf below? Find your recycling stash and start stacking.

Me After youSet this storage tactic to save Semi-finished pie. Let’s say there were two or three puddings or curd pies that were already full and waiting for party time. Instead of wasting everything by putting them next to each other, Vertical space above them, I have cardboard cake circle Slightly larger than the circumference of the pie plate rim just above itlayer the next pie on topNot only did this save space, it also made the fridge last longer. Organized. (If you don’t like decorating cakes If you don’t have cake hoops, you can use regular cardstock cut to be slightly larger than your pie plate. ) The pie was kept safe and cold. Extra space for other food. When it was time for the pie, I unrolled it, covered it with whipped cream, and started eating.This hack especially Clutch for custard-based pie Pumpkin, sweet potato, etc. that Must Become keep in refrigerator.

This stacking trick works for anything in tall containers.for bowl or no large casserole dish Cut flat lids out of cardboard.Notesonly his will works with container Made of durable material such as ceramic, glass, or stainless steel.If If you stack aluminum disposable containers, it’s best to put them on topHis material is pretty weak and I don’t think it can hold weightIn general, place heavy and strong items on the bottom and light and weak items on top.loose items Foil-wrapped items can also be stored on the top layer.

To create your own cardboard “shelf” you can: However, cover the stacking containers with foil or your favorite plastic wrap. It doesn’t need to.place a piece of cardboard Measure it. Estimate and mark the required length and width. It doesn’t have to be perfect. Allow the cardboard to hang slightly over the edge of the plate. Use scissors or a cutter to cut the cardboard to the marked size.put the container in the fridge Or put it in the freezer and put the cardboard on top. Layer your next casserole, pie, or foil-wrapped dinner roll and enjoy some real wiggly room for once.