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As more food enters the fridge than is retrieved from it, space gets tight and organization goes south. Time’s right for a little reorg!

Here are eight essential items to have on hand in the fridge:

1. Box of baking soda: place a box in both your fridge and your icebox to absorb odors.
2. Filtered Water Pitcher: there’s nothing like clean, cold water on a hot summer day.
3. Jam: kids love it on PB&J sandwiches. It’s also a delight on baked treats and a sweet counterpoint to roasted duck or pork!
4. Yogurt: a great low-fat option for sauces and for quick, healthy snacks.
5. Mayonnaise: an unbeatable spread, a base for dressings, and a must in tuna and chicken salads.
6. Mustard: like mayo, it’s a mainstay for sandwiches but also a tasty sauce for boiled meats.
7. Vegetable oils: storing oils in the fridge keeps them from becoming rancid.
8. Wine: a little wine adds bright flavor to sauces.