This is our fridge. Notice that it’s full of food, and yet my grocery lists are long! How does this happen? It’s something I ask myself as I’m trying to fit more food into the freezer with a crowbar and a string of profanities, and this week I’ve had enough. Welcome to my experiment to find out how long I can go without shopping for anything except milk/eggs/butter/sugar/flour/drinks. Thanksgiving will be the exception, and I’ll only shop for what is needed specifically for the turkey and such.
Meet the fridge.
There’s a lot in there! That’s not all the food in the house either, don’t forget these.
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and the infamous baking shelves.
How long do y’all think I can keep it up?
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November 3, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Gabi
Funny I was just thinking that I should do this same thing until Thanksgiving! Best of luck to you- I may join in
November 3, 2008 at 3:17 pm
lemontartlet
Hehehehe, you and me can compare weird dishes near the end of the food.
November 4, 2008 at 12:00 pm
kittie
I did this last year – it is a great feeling when you actually end up with space! Problem for me was that I immediately started filling it again
November 4, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Beth
Good luck! I think you can do it.
Let me know! bethberg12@yahoo.com
I’m a fellow TWD baker, and I was thinking that it would be nice if we all could chip in and get Laurie some small token/gift for all the work she does. Would you be willing to contribute? If I can get enough people, it would only be about $1 per person. No pressure
November 5, 2008 at 9:02 pm
scizor1
I say 2 weeks.
November 6, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Sheri
I really need to do this. My pantry and fridge look just like yours. And let’s not even talk about the deep freezer and extra refrigerator in the basement!
November 7, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Natalie
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November 20, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Shari
This is a great idea, and something I need to do!!
January 1, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Prudent Homemaker
3 weeks if you get creative.
Looks like you probably are going to eat a few cakes . . . .
January 5, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Holly
I’ve done this before and managed to go at least three weeks. I bet you can do the same!
With a recent extended power loss – my fridge and freezer had to be completely emptied. Quite the feeling to have -nothing- and to have to start all over again!
August 6, 2009 at 9:00 am
TropicGirl
I’m curious for an update! How long did that work for you? My fridge and cabinets look like that too, so I’ve decided that I’m going to stop buying, except for fresh fruits and veg, milk and eggs, and see how far that will take me!