Between its contents, variety, and quantity a refrigerator can reveal plenty about an individual:
Although I’ve been wanting to do this post for a while, I thought I’d hold off until I was back in London. Let’s be honest: those containers of leftover daal & rajma alongside packets of whole milk in our fridge in Mumbai say nothing about me. In other words, our fridge in London reveals much more about my style of eating & preferences, so here goes:
TOP SHELF
- Greek yogurt, Individual pots of flavoured Rachel’s yogurt, Vanilla Rachel’s yogurt–> I guess you could say I like yogurt
- Cottage cheese
- Tupperware filled with cooked quinoa, chickpeas & roasted squash for grab-and-go meals
- Can of Coke: I live with my brother
MIDDLE SHELF
- Water & wine: Always stay hydrated
- Fruit: blueberries, apples, bananas, cherries , nectarine & grapes
- Spinach, in a packet that’s too big to fit anywhere else
- Leftover tofu, which I paid way more than I should have at Holland & Barrett
BOTTOM TWO SHELF (i.e. where the miscellaneous items go)
- Cheese: Philly garlic & herb and mature cheddar slices
- Hummus a.k.a. a fridge essential
- Cheap & cheerful chocolate: Dairy Milk, Bounty, Kit Kat Chunky
- Packet of tortelloni
- Leftover beetroot, cherry tomatoes & olives
VEGGIE DRAWER 1
- Mushrooms
- Kale
- Green beans
- Avocado
- Tomato
- Lime
VEGGIE DRAWER 2
- Cucumber
- Zucchini
- Sugar snap peas
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Cos Lettuce
CHILLER SECTION
- Salmon
- Chicken breast fillets
- Turkey breast slices
- Container of prawns, which is only opened for effect
- Turkey salami
FRIDGE DOOR:
- More H20
- Milk: skimmed & lactose-free coconut milk
- Eggs & a half-used onion
- Butter
- Condiments, including Ketchup, Dijon mustard, red chutney, Chinese stir fry sauces & wasabi
So basically:
- I like food a lot..hence the full fridge
- I’m not a vegetarian nor am I lactose-intolerant
- Busy schedules aren’t an excuse for resorting to ready meals..invest in Tupperware and batch cook ahead of time
- Alongside my mass consumption of vegetables, there’s always room for wine & chocolate
- Oh and speaking of chocolate, I need to badly stock up on Lindt
What’s always in your fridge?
This is a large fridge by London standards! I am really impressed by how full it is. Ours is perpetually empty as the concept of leftovers throws me into a panic. But the one thing that is always in our fridge is a carton of eggs!
As convenient as leftovers can be, they also give me stress to finish them before they go off- hate throwing food away purely because it’s spoiled!
Ooh I always live peeking into people’s fridges, I’m always curious about that stuff haha Yours is SO organized and healthy!! Care to come over and give mine a makeover?? 😉
Haha I’m on my way 🙂
I always like to see what other people have in their fridges.. we have a lot of similar stuff! I feel the same way about yogurt btw, do delicious and my fridge is full of it! Yours is so organized too, very impressive! Sometimes mine is, but more often than not, I find myself throwing things back in in a place they just fit haha
I won’t lie, my fridge wasn’t as organised before photo-taking ;)!
Oh wow, how do U utilize all these varied vegies? After each grocery shopping when my fridge is fully packed, I find ways to empty it out as fast as I can 😉 How much time do you take to empty it?
your brother has only 1 representation in whole fridge? 🙂
ps: plz Ive got scores of Lindt and other swiss chocs stored in my choc cupboard … take ’em away from me .. we dont eat chocs 🙁
My mom, brother and sister eat pretty healthy too so eating up these veggies never seem to be a problem!
I love fridge posts (and all your veggies)! And you’re so organized!
I’d be lying if i said our fridge was always this organised ;)!
That’s a good looking fridge, I must say! Love everything!! Looks awfully like mine except yours is a lot more organized..and clean!! Yes yes..always make room for chocolate and wine 😉
I’m glad u agree about the wine & choc 🙂
Loving all the fresh produce! I’m sure your brother is enjoying your company and cooking skills! 🙂
I always have to have almond milk in my fridge…so lost without it!
Haha I hope so- I made him a packed lunch for work the other day..I think he enjoyed it 🙂
I love the yogurt collection :D!
And what’s a London fridge without Cadbury’s chocolate ;)?
Exactly! As much as I love Swiss chocolate, English choc cannot be beat!
Seeing into others’ fridges is so much fun! Yours looks a lot like mine. and oh yeah – there’s always room for wine and chocolate. 🙂
Always :)!
i absolutely love this post, love to peep into others’ shopping carts, refrigerators etc..
and it’s so organized, I waste nearly 7-10 mins each morning standing, squatting in front of the fridge looking for what i want [ditto for my closet too]. love your vege section
I’m with you about the closet- so many options yet no idea to wear 🙂
K this fridge is amazing! equiped with everything you would need (and most of the ingredients for a green monster if your feeling a little wild 😉 ). I love how you clarifed that the prawns are open just for effect loll. When i think of essentials in my fridge usually soya milk, carrots, tahini and olives come to mind! 🙂 Not quite sure where we are going with that!
Love that tahini is a staple for you…so random yet so good…have you ever tried it as a salad dressing?
A completely agree–there’s ALWAYS room for wine and chocolate! 🙂
I’d eat everything in your fridge, but I’d probably start with the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, avocado and hummus. I might sneak a few pieces of the Cadbury bar too. 😉
Items that are always in my fridge include: eggs (tons!), spinach, red onion, goat cheese and guacamole!
Ohh how could I forget goat cheese…I’m tempted to call it my favorite cheese (after cottage)!
Can of coke — I live with my brother. HILARIOUS!!!!
My fridge always seems empty! We eat too much!!! Haha
Ha gotta appreciate a hearty appetite 🙂
I want my fridge to look like yours! Mine usually looks sad and empty except for coffee cream, leftovers and condiments haha
Haha as long as you got some good condiments, you can make any meal taste good 🙂
and i thought MY fridge was full! Haha! What I always have in my fridge: mushrooms, tofu, eggs, chicken, beef, pasta, fruits… and of course the occasional bar of Lindt Dark w Sea Salt. hehe!
Try the Lindt with Caramel & TOuch of Sea Salt if you haven’t already- I’m a big fan!
You got one great, healthy fridge!
Yep 🙂
Love this! Beacuse I’m so nosey. 😛
I’m going to do this too but once I stock up my fridge. It’s so bare right now because I haven’t gone grocery shopping all week.
Love opening my fridge right after a grocery shop 🙂
good post K. Impressed you eat so much organic food… if I was in London, I’d be eating out like every single day. It’s nice to balance it especially since you have family there. what’s always in my fridge? I’d have to say whole grain bread, yogurt, and cheese. always need something to snack on. 🙂
I seem to be eating out constantly over here…which in a way sucks because we have so much good food at home that I wanna eat too haha!