My sister uses sheet pans in deep cabinets. Place items on sheet - put sheet in cabinet. When reaching for item, just pull out sheet. Works great . Love your videos - thanks
I would agree with that. Other than a closed glass or plastic container, bugs can get into sealed paper packages and are in the food she kept. This job though proves you don't have to have a fancy 15 room million dollar home to have neat and organized kitchen cabinets. And the older cabinets give the room character.
Agree about the flour. Sugar obviously doesn’t really expire, pasta is also quite stable, oils do expire as do nuts and seeds - these all go rancid. Canned goods - my advice is if can is not bulging then okay but eat it up pronto or throw it out - especially now that you are organized. If you don’t feel like using it up then get rid of it.
It really depends on the item. Pasta was invented to be kept long time... to quickly feed the masses.. and the expiry dates are to protect manufacturers more than it being inedible...
NO, coconut flour, almond flour, and pancake mix is not okay to keep after expiry date.... Why? because it has OILS in it. The oils go rancid. Canned goods, and things like pasta or sugar are okay after expiry dates. Why not decant all those bags into airtight containers to keep bugs out?? What I do for the instructions is I cut a little instructions part out of the cardboard packaging and I simply put it into the airtight container. She needs large lazy susans for all those oils and vinegars. A rule of thumb is, ask yourself if the product has oils in it...... Oils go rancid. I don't know if this is true, but I just heard that using expired pancake mix is extremely toxic something about botulism. Does it drive anyone else crazy that she is not taking the labels off those bin containers??
Hahaha, yes to the labels. I have also heard the same about pancake mixes recently, but I don’t remember the details. Okay, I had to look it up. Although the article referenced only three incidents over 20 plus years, the expired pancake mix caused severe allergies, asthma and one death. A lab found the pancake mix contained mold and contained Penicillium, Fusarium, Mucor, and Aspergillus! 😳🥴
I tape the instructions and expiry date to the bottom of the container. I won't put a part of the exterior of packaging IN the container. Cross contamination 101, who knows what germs can be on the packaging.
Given the age of her cottage, that screened cabinet was a pantry for cooling and air flow when few had refrigeration. Used a lot for pies-the enclosed area with screens kept flies and other critters off. Congrats on 100K 🎉🥳!
We had a cupboard in our family cabin in Pacific Grove that literally had a door that opened to a screened in little pantry with direct air flow from outside. Not a great security feature. But we kept our cream puffs from the scotch bakery in there.
Lentils are a great source of adding-in proteins, especially for picky eaters. I add into so many recipes and halve the amount of meat for delicious results.
That's the thing! If she hasn't even opened the bag in so many years, it's not likely that she'll suddenly start using them. Especially when she has so much other food. Green lentils are CHEAP. No need to agonize over a 5 year old bag. Just toss it.
About tea - I open tea boxes. Each flavor gets its own quart size zipper bag. I cut the front of the box off (and whatever other info I might want) and put it in the bag on the clear side. Then all the zipper bags go into two gallon zipper bags. I've been storing them this way for a couple years and it works for me.
might want to check those flour items that are years out of date. just checked online and they say 4-6 months after the date. also if it's that old, you obviously aren't using it.
Carla, I look forward to all of your videos! You are sympathetic and kind, and have created just the right vibe with your content... and I love your taste in music! Thanks and keep it up! Your videos are my weekend "chill and be inspired" jam!
With old drawers that dont have slider hardware, a good thing to do is take drawers out and rub wax on the tops and bottoms to help them slide. Any wax will do. I've used old ski wax, cooking wax and random candle ends. It does help. I do this with old bureaus a couple of times a year. Also, if someone painted where the drawers are supposed to slide sand that paint off first then wax. Even a little paint can add to the thickness of a drawer.
I used to work in food packaging, so hopefully I can help with the date questions. Expiry dates, you should absolutely follow, especially with medicine. If you consume past the date, it will not be as effective as it’s intended, which usually leads to people over using, which can lead to medical emergencies. So best to throw away truly expired items. Best before dates are a requirement for liability on the companies part, but doesn’t necessarily pose a health risk. They are more meant for “item will be the freshest when consumed by this date”. General rule here is if it smells good, looks good and tastes good, it’s probably fine to consume. It also depends on the container it’s been stored in. For example, canned food can last a long time, but if you see any rust, regardless of the date, you should NOT consume the item due to potential lead poisoning. Same with jarred food, if that air bubble has been popped, it’s no longer good to consume. There are ongoing talks in Europe to ban best before dates due to food waste as it causes a lot of confusion for consumers. If that happens there, likely will become a worldwide adopted practise as it’s cheaper / easier for companies to manage when there’s global consistency in their manufacturing process. If you feel better throwing away the food vs taking the risk, then that’s the safest thing to do for you. Always try to buy what you need week-to-week to reduce food waste and save you money. Meal planning and shopping with a grocery list are also good tips to help you reduce food waste and ensure you consume what you’ve bought.
Millennials are way too concerned with expiration dates. It's really a gimmick to make you be fearful and throw perfectly good things away. Boomers and Gen X absolutely did not do this. Influencers are causing this frenzy of throwing everything away immediately.
I'm a senior citizen. Growing up there was never anything known as "best before" on cans, etc. Now this is on everything. I bought white vinegar recently and there was a "best before" date on it. How can vinegar go bad?
@@ElizabethHarley-ld3iv it’s a liability issue for companies. The general public has become kind of dumb, so they have to put these labels to protect themselves. There was a story about a decade ago in Toronto, Canada where someone spilled hot coffee on themselves and they sued and won against the company because the cup didn’t say “caution hot”. It’s reasons like that that forces companies to put these labels on products. I know it’s dumb, but they do what they do to protect themselves
I agree. You can save a lot of waste by buying week to week and shopping with a list. I rarely have to throw anything out. I eat it or give it away if I don’t like it. I use up most of what I have before I buy more food and make my new list so I can use the leftover items.
Buying week to week sounds like a good plan, until you realize stores are packaging things in larger and larger containers. Small households have a hard time using some things up before they go stale or are outdated.
1920's cooler- is the pantry open to the attic and the basement/ crawlspace. Walls behind this storage is probably brick or adobe.. This was as cool as they could make it for the limitation of spoilage. (Lived in a 1920's house for 8 years.)
You were talking about remembering how to make things if you toss the packaging. I cut the instructions off the box or bag and tape it to whatever it is I have the item in. Just make sure you put what the item is that the instructions go with. 🤔That is what I do anyway. Especially in my freezer that I don't have a lot of room in. I take things out of the box, put it in freezer bags but cut instructions off the box and put it on the freezer bag. Hope that helps.
When I do a pantry cleanout and see expired canned/dried goods I actually make it a goal to eat it up the same week I do the cleanout. But I agree, you need to actually have the motivation to not let it go to waste, otherwise it's pointless.
Because many folks have family histories of lack, not enough food or resources, and the anxiety around any idea of "waste" is just not tolerable. Many cultural and personal histories go behind that.
@@l.baughman1445agreed but you should make a meal plan and try and eat the food before expired. If I come a across a cake mix a few months out I’ll try and use it with caution. If it passes the smell test, and doesn’t look like there’s mites in there then I’ll use it. 😂
@@l.baughman1445 I understand what you are saying, but we don’t want to see some get sick or make someone else sick because that are trying not to waste food. Getting sick may cause even more anxiety, pain and financial need.
Honestly, I must comment on all baking products. If expired you will not get a quality baked good, and I mean all. Get rid of them. Canned goods eat at your own risk. Usually canned goods are only good for 2 years from purchase. Nuts and seeds get rid of past date. There are oils in nuts that can make products go rancid. There is my two cents. Have fun and I love your channel, Carla! Hugs 🫂
i grew up in a 1920s house, and the screen above the cabinet (and I think below, hard to tell from the video) reminded me of a cupboard we called the "cooling cabinet." It was open by means of a screen to the cellar, so it was for food that needed a medium temp, not summertime hot and not refrigerator cold: eggs, tomatoes, fruit, spices, etc.
The rules of food conservation after its expiration date are the following basing on how the date is shown: - month/day/year: up to 3 months after expiration date; - month/year: from 3 up to 18 months after expiration date; - year: over 18 months after the expiration date. I hope this is helpful!!! In addition, she could place her water bottles next to her mugs after duclattering some!!! I also think you should revisit some of those drawers maybe using dividers/organizers and definitely baskets for her tools shelf. Great Job 🎉
Congrats on 100K! Can't wait to see your silver play button plaque! Sophie could consider decluttering her oils/vinegars further and getting a spinning lazy susan to keep them on. I did that a few years ago and it was a game changer for quickly grabbing something when cooking. I really like the one from the Home Edit. And definitely get rid of expired baking supplies since she rarely bakes. Also, consider only keeping as many wine glasses as will fit on her hanging rack under the mugs. That will clear up space in the upper cabinet. Great work, Carla & Sophie!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this video. You're my very FAVORITE to watch!!! Please tell your sister that we're looking forward for you to go back to her house and declutter some more. We LOVE her and you!!❤️❤️ GREAT JOB! I WISH YOU LIVED CLOSER, YOU COULD HAVE COME HELP ME.😂😅
Canned goods are safe, but won't have as many nutrients. Anything oily, do the sniff test, like with nuts. If it has that rancid oil smell, pitch it. It won't taste good. I would store flour like that in ziploc in the freezer, labeled. I would store all nuts the same way. Nuts and seeds tend to expire more quickly, and get a funky aftertaste. The beans last forever, but will need to soak and cook longer.
They have actually proven this by cooking beans that were over a thousand years old, found in vessels of caves. They then tested the beans to see what kind they were. I don't remember the result, but they said the beans were still viable seeds and were very nutritious.
I really like the videos with Sophie, and can't wait for others. She has clutter, but doesn't let the decluttering process destroy her! I like her laid-back, low-drama attitude.
I don't understand keeping food that hasn't been used for years after expiring. Trashing it would create so much new space for new and different products. I've learned to not stockpile. I shop weekly and just get what I need. Helps that I have no storage and my kids are grown. All this just feels too cluttered to me.
Canned stuff and dried stuff -- yes keep it but SMELL checks and visual checks are important. Also give yourself a deadline... like cook all that stuff THIS MONTH, better yet this week, or just toss it since you will probably go another 4 years without touching it otherwise lol.
My pantry once smelled like rancid oil. It took me so long to figure out it was a box of saltines I had in the back. Who knew that saltine crackers can get rancid enough to stink?? So, yes to the sniff test. Nuts also go rancid, too, btw.
When I transfer items into canisters I cut the expiration date off packing and attach just in case it's a while before I use. Love use of baskets for easy access 🙂
1st off CONGRATULATIONS on 100k subscribers 👏 🙌 ❤️ Thanks to Sophie for sharing her apartment decluter with us. You ladies did a great job and it was very enjoyable 🎉🎉🎉
She has great storage space, I love vintage built ins. It sure helps to put "like" stuff together. I'm sold on bins, having items contained makes a huge difference.
Great vid! Instead of asking if those expired foods are good to keep, I’d be more evaluating likelihood of future use given it has already sat unused for several years. You’re my favorite creator - thank you for all of your fun content and hard work!
How can 52k people watch this video and only 4.9k left a thumbs up? Come on y'all! This woman works hard for her money-it doesn't take that much energy to click a thumbs up. Loving this channel from Louisiana-you inspire me so much!
I always love the declutter with friends episodes. Don’t keep the expired baking items. Flours, nuts, oils go rancid and can ruin your baked goods. Baking powder can go bad and your items won’t rise. Store nuts in the freezer to make them last longer. For the expired items, put them in a basket to use within a week or month. If you haven’t used them, toss because you won’t and they are taking valuable storage space. The USDA has a website that has recommendations for food storage that is really helpful.
I just love your Sunday declutters, especially the kitchen ones. That kitchen with those big windows, so envious! You do such a great job, not only with all the items, but that you know exactly how to get the best functionality out of challenging spaces.
Decluttering with friends is my favorite series! You have such great friends, Carla, who allow us in to their homes and share their secrets. And we appreciate them! Seems I’ve been watching you from the beginning Carla and I can’t tell you how happy🎉 I am that you have reached 100,000 subscribers. Well earned! ❤
I suggest flour isn’t safe to keep due to pests etc. I look at expiration dates as an indication that I haven’t used it in years and therefore I need to let it go.
Put the flour in the freezer for a few days, let it sit on the counter for a few hours at room temp, then it is ready to put in your pantry. Freezing it will kill any bugs or eggs in the flour.
Totally agree! added to the stock of the meat you have cooked. As a Brit, we know that we have different versions depending on the 'roast'....chicken, lamb, beef etc.... lovely!🍖
you know, years ago a german tv show went from door to door collecting old food from people. They sent it to a lab and from a 1000 items, only 2 were toxic - a rusty can of pears and soup powder in a paper package from the 80s. The highlight was cooking pudding with us care packaged milk powder from 1948 and pudding mix from the 8oies on live tv - and eating it ! On the other hand, if your cupboards are overflowing like this, you will likely NEVER use the stuff and therefore, you should really get rid of it rather now than later :-D Piece of Mind is more important than saving a lot of stuff, honestly.
I volunteer at a food pantry and our rule of thumb for dry goods is 6mos past expiration/best buy. Anything donated with an older date will be disposed of.
What you have there is a Larder. It was the cool storage space of the home used for storing fresh produce and preserving foods like milk, butter, or meats. Its open to the ceiling and the underneath of the home to draw air through.
Pasta was basically invented to store long time and I use it way past use-by dates, flour also (but baking poweder loose its affectiveness, so if its SR flour, you might to add powder to get it to rise properly. Oil can go sour if it gets hot, so store in cool place.. can foods are also good past useby, but if they dont look or smell good when opened, dont use. Salt and pepper lasts, but spices loose their flavours..
12 minutes into this video I paused and cleaned out one of my kitchen cabinets. You are doing such a wonderful things for us Carla. Thank you for the motivation. 😊
Carla I found your channel through April’s and have been going through the archive. I feel like I am your NYC counterpart, especially after watching the video where you answered people’s questions, and you summed up how I feel about being single in my 40s, too. Then I heard you talk about doing pole (why’d you stop??) and really convinced we’re living parallel lives on opposite coasts! Anyway, love your videos and have been decluttering nonstop for weeks, thanks to your inspo. Also helped my friend with her kitchen and entryway bc it’s so fun! Congrats on 100k and hugs to Samson. What a good boy!
I enjoyed this very much. It’s a bit scary to see how much one person can hoard and most of us a guilty of over buying and buying for the ‘fantasy cook/chef’ in us. Putting products into landfill is such a waste. I feel so guilty when that happens. Being mindful when shopping is a great way to buy just what’s needed. Use up what you have and see if you really like that item and don’t purchase just for the sake of it. I mean this just as sharing my own experience and with kindness and respect. Thank you both for sharing this declutter. 😊
If the items are that old, you obviously did not go looking for them. Why keep them? Baking products I would trash if they are very much past date, especially if they have any fat content. Canned items are probably okay for a few years, but I try to use within a few months past their date.
For me if things are expired I throw them out because if I haven't used them by their expiry date, it tells me I'm not using it therefore I need to declutter it
Love the simplicity and ease of it. It reminds us that we can start off with a good clean out and from there it doesn't need to be complicated. I appreciate you and your friend. Thank you.
Bins, baskets & lazy susans really help to rein it all in and keep it organized...luv $40 cap on storage containers as the real culprit is clutter -fun episode and congratulations on 100K subscribers!!
Other than a few items, I recommend getting rid of the expired items. Some food gets rancid, some can get bugs, or just lose their flavor. Baking soda can be found on sale for 2 for $1. Other items you could just replace when they go on sale, or just wait to repurchase until you are going to use them. Good job on decluttering and organizing!
I use colored masking tape that I purchase on Amazon in a set of multiple colors (there are a lot of widths as well) and a sharpie to label nearly everything in my kitchen when I remove it from an original package or meal prep. I even use it on bags in the freezer because sometimes the labels on the bags would smear. Also- do a quick sweep of your pantry every 3 or so months and anything you don’t think you’ll eat or that’s near expiration that you won’t consume, take it to a local food pantry. Or prep it and freeze if possible to “extend” the expiration date.
I personally don’t keep anything expired. My reason for this is not because it’s not safe to eat but more so, it shows me that I bought something that I have never used and probably won’t use. Thankfully, I don’t often find expired food in our pantry. Great work ladies❤
I buy 32 & 16 oz Mason jars to keep things fresher, longer & to get it out of plastic. It's much easier to organize & see what you have as well. I just tape the label to the front. I put teas in 8 oz jars. Game changer.
😃 I recognized.thay sweet kitchen before I recognized Sweet Sophie! You have no idea how excited I get when I see a post from you, I'm like ooh, that's right , it's Sunday!!! Please.let it be a loonng one.like 43 min -YES🎉 You see, I discovered you in the dead of Winter going through a "storm" & I had spent many nights watching everyone of your videos! Just thinking about it warms my soul! You're such a special Gal my Dear! 🩷Love you Carla ❤️
I seriously love your videos helping other people declutter there stuff ,I really want to be like you one day ,you have a great ideas and good methods of clearing out spaces
🎉100K 🎉Congratulations Do you have a Dollar Tree store? I noticed a lot of storage containers you bought were at the dollar store I shop at. Your friend is so sweet and you did an excellent job.
Congratulations on 100k subscribers!! 🎉 I enjoyed this video, it’s nice to watch Sophie again- she is so sweet and has such a chill vibe 😊 the whole expired food conversation was hilarious!
I don’t bake often either because I don’t eat sugar, I’ll make date balls or something that doesn’t involve an oven but when I need ingredients that I don’t use often I will go to a Whole Foods type store with bulk products. I can get only what i need to save space and money and no worry about things expiring. I don’t think almond or coconut flour lasts as long as you think, I could be wrong but please check. Good job ladies 👏🏼
if you only bake once a year, look for a store where you can buy precise amounts of ingredients from bulk bins like Sprouts. that way you only buy what you need. you can totally still eat the lentils safely but the canned corn, idk, a new can is $1 at TJs so I'd probably just toss it.
Yay Carla congrats on 100K! RE expired items - not sure if it is the same in the US but in New Zealand we have either 'best before' & 'expired by' dates on our food. By general rule I'll keep 'best before' foods for long after the recommended dates as long as they smell & look fine since the 'best before' dates are really just a recommendation but I'll generally not keep 'expired by' foods too long after their expiry dates as they usually do really expire then! (I also have quite a sensitive stomach so I do have to be pretty careful lol) But one thing I do when I do a pantry clean up is corral the foods after their best before / expiry dates and then I have them all in one place to remind myself to use them ASAP. If by the next clean up I haven't used them & think I won't use them any time soon I'll chuck the packaging & stick the food in our food scraps bin (our city has designated weekly collection bins for food scraps) or if the food & packaging has just gone bad I'll chuck the whole thing. Lots of love to you & Samson ❤
Each season I do a "Eat from the Pantry and Freezer Week" It makes me be creative in my meals. Before I go shopping, I check what is in the pantry, refrigerator and freezer that I can use before buying anything new. When I shop I put new items to the back and older items to the front. It may seem like you spend a lot of time doing this but you get used to doing it and it can take only a few moments to do...and you save a lot of money and waste less food. You will find you have less and less expired foods.
I love hearing your calm voice teaching me how to organize a pantry. And I love that you all are working with the character of that house. That house has so much cool character!! Love your guys’ solutions!! Thanks to both of you for sharing your thought processes!!
Wonderful organizing video! A couple of notes... the screen at the top of the pantry and throughout the pantry were to help keep potatoes, onions, gourds, etc. in a dark/cool/dry place with good ventilation to deter spoilage. Flour, rice, oatmeal, nuts, pretty much any dry good will go rancid. Sealed containers can help. I like mason jars. I live in the country and everything needs to be in glass or wee beasties feel entitled to visit.
You need to check the flours by smelling. They can go off pretty easily. I bake a lot and there’s nothing worse than using a stale flour. Same with nuts and seeds. So happy for this project.
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we made it to 100k woot woot!! thanks for all the love and support! ❤❤❤🥳🥳🥳
Yay!! You deserve it!
Yasssssss!!! I love it !!!! So happy for you Carla. Let's go!!! 500k next 😅❤😊
Awesome and well deserved!❤
Yay!!!! Congratulations, Carla!
🎉 Celebration Time! Yay! So happy for you, Ms. Carla! 🎉 Eat a slice of chocolate cake. That's an awesome way to celebrate, if you're not allergic! 🤗
Don’t keep the expired baking supplies . Your cakes won’t turn out right and won’t taste as good .
I agree. The baking powder, etc, will definitely cause cakes not to rise very well.
When baking all ingredients should be fresh.
Bakes won't rise
This whole pantry is inedible
Facts!
@@sjwestmo💯 I think the baskets need better arranging visually and more items tossed out. If you haven't used it for 8 years, you don't need it now😂
My sister uses sheet pans in deep cabinets. Place items on sheet - put sheet in cabinet. When reaching for item, just pull out sheet. Works great . Love your videos - thanks
I have cookie sheets in all my lower cabinets. I got them at Dollar tree. It's a great, inexpensive solution.
great idea
I was thinking shoe boxes or something. Good idea
Great idea! Now I just need to measure 😮
I love this idea!!! Thanks for sharing!
If you hadn't eaten it before it expired, you won't eat it so just toss it!
I agree. I would be afraid to eat it.
I agree!
This is such a good point. Must remember this when I’m decluttering all the foods! 😊
I would agree with that. Other than a closed glass or plastic container, bugs can get into sealed paper packages and are in the food she kept. This job though proves you don't have to have a fancy 15 room million dollar home to have neat and organized kitchen cabinets. And the older cabinets give the room character.
Yes!
In my opinion, if it's expired it's gone...especially any type of flour.
Best to throw that out. Sometimes expired flour will have little bugs in it.
Right, I’m in shock she is using expired flour as cheap as it is…🤨
Yukkie you don't want to get sick ....
@@BallroomLilliesandHydrangeas 🤮weevils
Agree about the flour. Sugar obviously doesn’t really expire, pasta is also quite stable, oils do expire as do nuts and seeds - these all go rancid. Canned goods - my advice is if can is not bulging then okay but eat it up pronto or throw it out - especially now that you are organized. If you don’t feel like using it up then get rid of it.
Nuts and flours will go rancid after expiration dates. You can actually smell the off smell
Came here to say that! Not worth getting sick!
You really have to be careful with nuts and seeds.
And that includes nut flours.@@TRoxanne55
I agree and oils too. I keep oil, flour, nuts and seeds in the fridge
Agree. Og must go
While you are eating those expired foods ... your in-date foods are slowly expiring. Toss the old and focus on what's good!
Exactly!
It really depends on the item. Pasta was invented to be kept long time... to quickly feed the masses.. and the expiry dates are to protect manufacturers more than it being inedible...
NO, coconut flour, almond flour, and pancake mix is not okay to keep after expiry date.... Why? because it has OILS in it. The oils go rancid. Canned goods, and things like pasta or sugar are okay after expiry dates. Why not decant all those bags into airtight containers to keep bugs out?? What I do for the instructions is I cut a little instructions part out of the cardboard packaging and I simply put it into the airtight container. She needs large lazy susans for all those oils and vinegars. A rule of thumb is, ask yourself if the product has oils in it...... Oils go rancid. I don't know if this is true, but I just heard that using expired pancake mix is extremely toxic something about botulism. Does it drive anyone else crazy that she is not taking the labels off those bin containers??
Hahaha, yes to the labels.
I have also heard the same about pancake mixes recently, but I don’t remember the details.
Okay, I had to look it up. Although the article referenced only three incidents over 20 plus years, the expired pancake mix caused severe allergies, asthma and one death.
A lab found the pancake mix contained mold and contained Penicillium, Fusarium, Mucor, and Aspergillus! 😳🥴
Agree
Also, the rising agents in flours lose their effectiveness over time, so you won't get that benefit.
I tape the instructions and expiry date to the bottom of the container. I won't put a part of the exterior of packaging IN the container. Cross contamination 101, who knows what germs can be on the packaging.
Foods with protein in it can cause botulism if said protein goes bad. That goes for protein from meat as well as beans and so on.
Given the age of her cottage, that screened cabinet was a pantry for cooling and air flow when few had refrigeration. Used a lot for pies-the enclosed area with screens kept flies and other critters off. Congrats on 100K 🎉🥳!
So interesting!
We had a cupboard in our family cabin in Pacific Grove that literally had a door that opened to a screened in little pantry with direct air flow from outside. Not a great security feature. But we kept our cream puffs from the scotch bakery in there.
I was wondering why all those shelves had screens. Almost looked like they were from ceiling to the floor of the bottom cabinet too. Cool!
Also, here's the thing, if you haven't used green lentils in 4 (almost 5 years) are you REALLY going to actually use them?
Exactly!
Lentils are a great source of adding-in proteins, especially for picky eaters. I add into so many recipes and halve the amount of meat for delicious results.
That's the thing! If she hasn't even opened the bag in so many years, it's not likely that she'll suddenly start using them. Especially when she has so much other food. Green lentils are CHEAP. No need to agonize over a 5 year old bag. Just toss it.
Congrats on 100k! I want to see that new plaque when you get it!
Haha 😆
About tea - I open tea boxes. Each flavor gets its own quart size zipper bag. I cut the front of the box off (and whatever other info I might want) and put it in the bag on the clear side. Then all the zipper bags go into two gallon zipper bags. I've been storing them this way for a couple years and it works for me.
I buy new baking powder and soda each year for Christmas baking season. If they are expired or open and old, your baking won’t turn out anyway.
100K!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 ***CONGRATS!!!*** You have worked so hard to earn this! Well done friend!!!💛
The phrase taught in Food Safety class is ‘when in doubt, throw it out’
If it is expired it goes! Items lose there consistency and there flavor.
Looks great but I have a question????? Why not pull the sticker labels off of the baskets??
I was thinking the same thing…that would drive me crazy!!! lol!!!!
@@sarahweaver5651 it would drive me crazy too!
probably they first tested if they fit. if they still have the labels they can be returned.
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one focusing on the bin labels!😆
@@DayTripVintageCo nope
might want to check those flour items that are years out of date. just checked online and they say 4-6 months after the date. also if it's that old, you obviously aren't using it.
i've baked with flour past the fresh date. it makes the baked things taste very 'off'.
For deep pantries, look for refrigerator storage units. They are usually longer and you can use ALL the depth of the pantry.
Carla, I look forward to all of your videos! You are sympathetic and kind, and have created just the right vibe with your content... and I love your taste in music! Thanks and keep it up! Your videos are my weekend "chill and be inspired" jam!
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She definitely has a vibe. Her taste in music is nothing I've heard before and I enjoy all types. Her videos are inspiring and mellow. 😌☕
Carla’s music choices always calm me down, her videos in general calm me and leave me feeling a little less anxious 💜
With old drawers that dont have slider hardware, a good thing to do is take drawers out and rub wax on the tops and bottoms to help them slide. Any wax will do. I've used old ski wax, cooking wax and random candle ends. It does help. I do this with old bureaus a couple of times a year. Also, if someone painted where the drawers are supposed to slide sand that paint off first then wax. Even a little paint can add to the thickness of a drawer.
Bar soap works if you don't have wax
Thank you for this tip 🤗
I don’t think they are drawers… just cabinets… not sure…
Canned corn is usually packed in salt water… if it is, I’d use it soon, but it should be ok…
I used to work in food packaging, so hopefully I can help with the date questions.
Expiry dates, you should absolutely follow, especially with medicine. If you consume past the date, it will not be as effective as it’s intended, which usually leads to people over using, which can lead to medical emergencies. So best to throw away truly expired items.
Best before dates are a requirement for liability on the companies part, but doesn’t necessarily pose a health risk. They are more meant for “item will be the freshest when consumed by this date”. General rule here is if it smells good, looks good and tastes good, it’s probably fine to consume. It also depends on the container it’s been stored in. For example, canned food can last a long time, but if you see any rust, regardless of the date, you should NOT consume the item due to potential lead poisoning. Same with jarred food, if that air bubble has been popped, it’s no longer good to consume.
There are ongoing talks in Europe to ban best before dates due to food waste as it causes a lot of confusion for consumers. If that happens there, likely will become a worldwide adopted practise as it’s cheaper / easier for companies to manage when there’s global consistency in their manufacturing process.
If you feel better throwing away the food vs taking the risk, then that’s the safest thing to do for you.
Always try to buy what you need week-to-week to reduce food waste and save you money. Meal planning and shopping with a grocery list are also good tips to help you reduce food waste and ensure you consume what you’ve bought.
Millennials are way too concerned with expiration dates. It's really a gimmick to make you be fearful and throw perfectly good things away. Boomers and Gen X absolutely did not do this. Influencers are causing this frenzy of throwing everything away immediately.
I'm a senior citizen. Growing up there was never anything known as "best before" on cans, etc. Now this is on everything. I bought white vinegar recently and there was a "best before" date on it. How can vinegar go bad?
@@ElizabethHarley-ld3iv it’s a liability issue for companies. The general public has become kind of dumb, so they have to put these labels to protect themselves.
There was a story about a decade ago in Toronto, Canada where someone spilled hot coffee on themselves and they sued and won against the company because the cup didn’t say “caution hot”. It’s reasons like that that forces companies to put these labels on products. I know it’s dumb, but they do what they do to protect themselves
I agree. You can save a lot of waste by buying week to week and shopping with a list. I rarely have to throw anything out. I eat it or give it away if I don’t like it. I use up most of what I have before I buy more food and make my new list so I can use the leftover items.
Buying week to week sounds like a good plan, until you realize stores are packaging things in larger and larger containers. Small households have a hard time using some things up before they go stale or are outdated.
1920's cooler- is the pantry open to the attic and the basement/ crawlspace. Walls behind this storage is probably brick or adobe.. This was as cool as they could make it for the limitation of spoilage. (Lived in a 1920's house for 8 years.)
You were talking about remembering how to make things if you toss the packaging. I cut the instructions off the box or bag and tape it to whatever it is I have the item in. Just make sure you put what the item is that the instructions go with. 🤔That is what I do anyway. Especially in my freezer that I don't have a lot of room in. I take things out of the box, put it in freezer bags but cut instructions off the box and put it on the freezer bag. Hope that helps.
That's what I do!
🙋🏻♀️ me too!
My grown-up granddaughter has been coming for two weeks to help me declutter and get rid of and she even Shop from (grocery )grandma‘s house
What a wonderful granddaughter!! 👍 When we get older we need help……energy wise, and it’s more fun to have someone there with us!
Grandma's house is a great place to shop. 😊
Why keep food that you are obviously not using because the date is well passed and you haven't touched it ? 🤔 💐
When I do a pantry cleanout and see expired canned/dried goods I actually make it a goal to eat it up the same week I do the cleanout. But I agree, you need to actually have the motivation to not let it go to waste, otherwise it's pointless.
YES!
Because many folks have family histories of lack, not enough food or resources, and the anxiety around any idea of "waste" is just not tolerable. Many cultural and personal histories go behind that.
@@l.baughman1445agreed but you should make a meal plan and try and eat the food before expired. If I come a across a cake mix a few months out I’ll try and use it with caution. If it passes the smell test, and doesn’t look like there’s mites in there then I’ll use it. 😂
@@l.baughman1445 I understand what you are saying, but we don’t want to see some get sick or make someone else sick because that are trying not to waste food. Getting sick may cause even more anxiety, pain and financial need.
You are at 100,000!!!🎉
Because of you I cleaned my closet and GOT RID of the extra stuff. Removing the items from the house was the problem, I finally figured it out. 👏🏾👏🏾
Great job!
Actually taking the stuff out of the house is the hardest part
Honestly, I must comment on all baking products. If expired you will not get a quality baked good, and I mean all. Get rid of them. Canned goods eat at your own risk. Usually canned goods are only good for 2 years from purchase. Nuts and seeds get rid of past date. There are oils in nuts that can make products go rancid. There is my two cents. Have fun and I love your channel, Carla! Hugs 🫂
Old nuts that taste fine can make you very I'll for a long time.- happened to someone I know.
I keep all nuts in the fridge.
i grew up in a 1920s house, and the screen above the cabinet (and I think below, hard to tell from the video) reminded me of a cupboard we called the "cooling cabinet." It was open by means of a screen to the cellar, so it was for food that needed a medium temp, not summertime hot and not refrigerator cold: eggs, tomatoes, fruit, spices, etc.
The rules of food conservation after its expiration date are the following basing on how the date is shown:
- month/day/year: up to 3 months after expiration date;
- month/year: from 3 up to 18 months after expiration date;
- year: over 18 months after the expiration date.
I hope this is helpful!!! In addition, she could place her water bottles next to her mugs after duclattering some!!! I also think you should revisit some of those drawers maybe using dividers/organizers and definitely baskets for her tools shelf.
Great Job 🎉
Congrats on 100K! Can't wait to see your silver play button plaque! Sophie could consider decluttering her oils/vinegars further and getting a spinning lazy susan to keep them on. I did that a few years ago and it was a game changer for quickly grabbing something when cooking. I really like the one from the Home Edit. And definitely get rid of expired baking supplies since she rarely bakes.
Also, consider only keeping as many wine glasses as will fit on her hanging rack under the mugs. That will clear up space in the upper cabinet.
Great work, Carla & Sophie!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this video. You're my very FAVORITE to watch!!! Please tell your sister that we're looking forward for you to go back to her house and declutter some more. We LOVE her and you!!❤️❤️ GREAT JOB! I WISH YOU LIVED CLOSER, YOU COULD HAVE COME HELP ME.😂😅
Canned goods are safe, but won't have as many nutrients. Anything oily, do the sniff test, like with nuts. If it has that rancid oil smell, pitch it. It won't taste good. I would store flour like that in ziploc in the freezer, labeled. I would store all nuts the same way. Nuts and seeds tend to expire more quickly, and get a funky aftertaste. The beans last forever, but will need to soak and cook longer.
I was looking for someone to say these things. Thank you.
Dry beans only last about a year because they will get harder and harder and will not soften.
@@EH-ry6qh compost
@@RCGWho a tsp baking soda in the soak, and they will soften
They have actually proven this by cooking beans that were over a thousand years old, found in vessels of caves. They then tested the beans to see what kind they were. I don't remember the result, but they said the beans were still viable seeds and were very nutritious.
I really like the videos with Sophie, and can't wait for others. She has clutter, but doesn't let the decluttering process destroy her! I like her laid-back, low-drama attitude.
It’s so nice to see someone who actually wants to declutter and improve their life.
Thank you Sofie/Sophie for showing us your beautiful pantry declutter and organization! ❤
I don't understand keeping food that hasn't been used for years after expiring. Trashing it would create so much new space for new and different products. I've learned to not stockpile. I shop weekly and just get what I need. Helps that I have no storage and my kids are grown. All this just feels too cluttered to me.
I have nothing against having some extras, but a reasonable amount that will be used, not forgotten at the back of v the cupboard
Canned stuff and dried stuff -- yes keep it but SMELL checks and visual checks are important. Also give yourself a deadline... like cook all that stuff THIS MONTH, better yet this week, or just toss it since you will probably go another 4 years without touching it otherwise lol.
My pantry once smelled like rancid oil. It took me so long to figure out it was a box of saltines I had in the back. Who knew that saltine crackers can get rancid enough to stink?? So, yes to the sniff test. Nuts also go rancid, too, btw.
When I transfer items into canisters I cut the expiration date off packing and attach just in case it's a while before I use. Love use of baskets for easy access 🙂
When the shelves are really deep, you can place your backstock of a category behind that bin. Takes the mystery out of what’s hiding back there, lol
1st off CONGRATULATIONS on 100k subscribers 👏 🙌 ❤️ Thanks to Sophie for sharing her apartment decluter with us. You ladies did a great job and it was very enjoyable 🎉🎉🎉
She has great storage space, I love vintage built ins. It sure helps to put "like" stuff together. I'm sold on bins, having items contained makes a huge difference.
The Bisto gravy slander! Outrageous! 😂
Bisto is great! Just add boiling water and stir for really good gravy.
I thought the same! Although to be fair I totally judge the stuff they call gravy that they have with what they call biscuits! 🤯🤣
@@jamesharris4008even better if you are able to add the stock juices too from the meat joint that's been cooked
Great vid! Instead of asking if those expired foods are good to keep, I’d be more evaluating likelihood of future use given it has already sat unused for several years.
You’re my favorite creator - thank you for all of your fun content and hard work!
How can 52k people watch this video and only 4.9k left a thumbs up? Come on y'all! This woman works hard for her money-it doesn't take that much energy to click a thumbs up. Loving this channel from Louisiana-you inspire me so much!
Because it counts the views of people that don't have accounts
Hahah you’re the best!!❤️❤️
I always love the declutter with friends episodes. Don’t keep the expired baking items. Flours, nuts, oils go rancid and can ruin your baked goods. Baking powder can go bad and your items won’t rise. Store nuts in the freezer to make them last longer. For the expired items, put them in a basket to use within a week or month. If you haven’t used them, toss because you won’t and they are taking valuable storage space. The USDA has a website that has recommendations for food storage that is really helpful.
I just love your Sunday declutters, especially the kitchen ones. That kitchen with those big windows, so envious! You do such a great job, not only with all the items, but that you know exactly how to get the best functionality out of challenging spaces.
Decluttering with friends is my favorite series! You have such great friends, Carla, who allow us in to their homes and share their secrets. And we appreciate them! Seems I’ve been watching you from the beginning Carla and I can’t tell you how happy🎉 I am that you have reached 100,000 subscribers. Well earned! ❤
I suggest flour isn’t safe to keep due to pests etc. I look at expiration dates as an indication that I haven’t used it in years and therefore I need to let it go.
Not just pests, but flour goes rancid if too far past the best by date.
If you can't see weevils in it and it's not rancid it's fine.
@@michelem9277 agreed. 👍
Put the flour in the freezer for a few days, let it sit on the counter for a few hours at room temp, then it is ready to put in your pantry. Freezing it will kill any bugs or eggs in the flour.
Omg the Bisto gravy. 😂 As a Brit I can tell you Bisto gravy is supreme. The perfect accompaniment to a traditional British roast 👌
Totally agree! added to the stock of the meat you have cooked.
As a Brit, we know that we have different versions depending on the 'roast'....chicken, lamb, beef etc.... lovely!🍖
you know, years ago a german tv show went from door to door collecting old food from people. They sent it to a lab and from a 1000 items, only 2 were toxic - a rusty can of pears and soup powder in a paper package from the 80s. The highlight was cooking pudding with us care packaged milk powder from 1948 and pudding mix from the 8oies on live tv - and eating it ! On the other hand, if your cupboards are overflowing like this, you will likely NEVER use the stuff and therefore, you should really get rid of it rather now than later :-D Piece of Mind is more important than saving a lot of stuff, honestly.
Peace of mind
Shout it: I choose Peace of Mind! 😌
This. We waste so much. Most rancid or stale things will be obvious.
@@BallroomLilliesandHydrangeasthis made me giggle! 😊
@@carrie3206 So glad I made you smile 🤗
100k 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 wohoooooo! Congrats Carla! So deserved! 💐❤️
Thank you for your content ❤
I volunteer at a food pantry and our rule of thumb for dry goods is 6mos past expiration/best buy. Anything donated with an older date will be disposed of.
Our food bank is 1 year past date
Depending on the item, our food bank's policy is 6 months past date. Frozen items excluded.
What you have there is a Larder. It was the cool storage space of the home used for storing fresh produce and preserving foods like milk, butter, or meats. Its open to the ceiling and the underneath of the home to draw air through.
Pasta was basically invented to store long time and I use it way past use-by dates, flour also (but baking poweder loose its affectiveness, so if its SR flour, you might to add powder to get it to rise properly. Oil can go sour if it gets hot, so store in cool place.. can foods are also good past useby, but if they dont look or smell good when opened, dont use. Salt and pepper lasts, but spices loose their flavours..
This IS great the 2nd person to see your video😃love your videos , learnt a lot.luv from Spain
You can eat the lentils I’m sure but will you?? 😂🤣
12 minutes into this video I paused and cleaned out one of my kitchen cabinets. You are doing such a wonderful things for us Carla. Thank you for the motivation. 😊
Its so much easier and more satisfying to do this sort of chore with a friend.
That was a fun one Carla… Sofie has a great sense of humor… 😂
Carla I found your channel through April’s and have been going through the archive. I feel like I am your NYC counterpart, especially after watching the video where you answered people’s questions, and you summed up how I feel about being single in my 40s, too. Then I heard you talk about doing pole (why’d you stop??) and really convinced we’re living parallel lives on opposite coasts! Anyway, love your videos and have been decluttering nonstop for weeks, thanks to your inspo. Also helped my friend with her kitchen and entryway bc it’s so fun! Congrats on 100k and hugs to Samson. What a good boy!
Throw expired flour out always. It can have mites that trigger allergies.
Yes, I've seen tiny bugs in flour.
I enjoyed this very much. It’s a bit scary to see how much one person can hoard and most of us a guilty of over buying and buying for the ‘fantasy cook/chef’ in us. Putting products into landfill is such a waste. I feel so guilty when that happens. Being mindful when shopping is a great way to buy just what’s needed. Use up what you have and see if you really like that item and don’t purchase just for the sake of it. I mean this just as sharing my own experience and with kindness and respect. Thank you both for sharing this declutter. 😊
I’m so excited for you getting to 100k ❤🎉
Personally I’d be tossing the expired stuff. Especially if it’s 2 years old. Obvious you haven’t used it. What makes you think you will now 🤷♀️
If the items are that old, you obviously did not go looking for them. Why keep them?
Baking products I would trash if they are very much past date, especially if they have any fat content. Canned items are probably okay for a few years, but I try to use within a few months past their date.
Congratulations Carla, you are wonderful! You’ve remained steady and solid! 🌺
THAT T-SHIRT! 🥰
Pulp is my favorite band, saw them 3 times: NY, London and Toronto on Sept. 10th 😊
CONGRATULATIONS, Carla!!! So well deserved!!!
Keep the apron folded in with the tea towels.😊
For me if things are expired I throw them out because if I haven't used them by their expiry date, it tells me I'm not using it therefore I need to declutter it
Love the simplicity and ease of it. It reminds us that we can start off with a good clean out and from there it doesn't need to be complicated. I appreciate you and your friend. Thank you.
Bins, baskets & lazy susans really help to rein it all in and keep it organized...luv $40 cap on storage containers as the real culprit is clutter -fun episode and congratulations on 100K subscribers!!
Other than a few items, I recommend getting rid of the expired items. Some food gets rancid, some can get bugs, or just lose their flavor. Baking soda can be found on sale for 2 for $1. Other items you could just replace when they go on sale, or just wait to repurchase until you are going to use them. Good job on decluttering and organizing!
great point!
when pouring dry goods into containers from packages cut the expiry date off the pack and tuck in the top of the canister
I use colored masking tape that I purchase on Amazon in a set of multiple colors (there are a lot of widths as well) and a sharpie to label nearly everything in my kitchen when I remove it from an original package or meal prep. I even use it on bags in the freezer because sometimes the labels on the bags would smear.
Also- do a quick sweep of your pantry every 3 or so months and anything you don’t think you’ll eat or that’s near expiration that you won’t consume, take it to a local food pantry. Or prep it and freeze if possible to “extend” the expiration date.
Can we give Carla her roses and to let her know that she’s gorgeous and she’s so smart, funny, kind and amazing. 🌹🌹🌹💐🥀🙌🏽
Love the videos Carla and congrats on 100k 🎉😊
Congratulations on your 100K Carla. I LOVE Jarvis Cocker from Pulp!
I find watching your decluttering videos so calming and therapeutic. Thank you for sharing and well done for all you both achieved xx
I personally don’t keep anything expired. My reason for this is not because it’s not safe to eat but more so, it shows me that I bought something that I have never used and probably won’t use. Thankfully, I don’t often find expired food in our pantry.
Great work ladies❤
I buy 32 & 16 oz Mason jars to keep things fresher, longer & to get it out of plastic. It's much easier to organize & see what you have as well. I just tape the label to the front. I put teas in 8 oz jars. Game changer.
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I recognized.thay sweet kitchen before I recognized Sweet Sophie!
You have no idea how excited I get when I see a post from you, I'm like ooh, that's right , it's Sunday!!! Please.let it be a loonng one.like 43 min -YES🎉
You see, I discovered you in the dead of Winter going through a "storm" & I had spent many nights watching everyone of your videos! Just thinking about it warms my soul! You're such a special Gal my Dear! 🩷Love you Carla ❤️
Expired baking powder won’t activate. Some things you can keep but not grains. They can be dangerous
Ergot derivative on grains used for bread in Salem is a good case in point
Congratulations on 100K!!!!!!! That's amazing and such an accomplishment. Excellent work & I'm happy for you! And, yay for another declutter vid!!!
Congratulations Carla!! So deserved! ♥️❤️🩷
I seriously love your videos helping other people declutter there stuff ,I really want to be like you one day ,you have a great ideas and good methods of clearing out spaces
You earned it Carla! Thank you for inspiring us. And taking us along the tough times.
🎉100K 🎉Congratulations
Do you have a Dollar Tree store? I noticed a lot of storage containers you bought were at the dollar store I shop at. Your friend is so sweet and you did an excellent job.
Congratulations on 100k subscribers!! 🎉 I enjoyed this video, it’s nice to watch Sophie again- she is so sweet and has such a chill vibe 😊 the whole expired food conversation was hilarious!
I don’t bake often either because I don’t eat sugar, I’ll make date balls or something that doesn’t involve an oven but when I need ingredients that I don’t use often I will go to a Whole Foods type store with bulk products. I can get only what i need to save space and money and no worry about things expiring. I don’t think almond or coconut flour lasts as long as you think, I could be wrong but please check. Good job ladies 👏🏼
Congratulations on 100k 🎉 I really appreciate your efforts and patience while working. U deserve more.. ❤
if you only bake once a year, look for a store where you can buy precise amounts of ingredients from bulk bins like Sprouts. that way you only buy what you need. you can totally still eat the lentils safely but the canned corn, idk, a new can is $1 at TJs so I'd probably just toss it.
Yay Carla congrats on 100K!
RE expired items - not sure if it is the same in the US but in New Zealand we have either 'best before' & 'expired by' dates on our food. By general rule I'll keep 'best before' foods for long after the recommended dates as long as they smell & look fine since the 'best before' dates are really just a recommendation but I'll generally not keep 'expired by' foods too long after their expiry dates as they usually do really expire then! (I also have quite a sensitive stomach so I do have to be pretty careful lol)
But one thing I do when I do a pantry clean up is corral the foods after their best before / expiry dates and then I have them all in one place to remind myself to use them ASAP. If by the next clean up I haven't used them & think I won't use them any time soon I'll chuck the packaging & stick the food in our food scraps bin (our city has designated weekly collection bins for food scraps) or if the food & packaging has just gone bad I'll chuck the whole thing.
Lots of love to you & Samson ❤
Each season I do a "Eat from the Pantry and Freezer Week" It makes me be creative in my meals. Before I go shopping, I check what is in the pantry, refrigerator and freezer that I can use before buying anything new. When I shop I put new items to the back and older items to the front. It may seem like you spend a lot of time doing this but you get used to doing it and it can take only a few moments to do...and you save a lot of money and waste less food. You will find you have less and less expired foods.
I love hearing your calm voice teaching me how to organize a pantry. And I love that you all are working with the character of that house. That house has so much cool character!! Love your guys’ solutions!! Thanks to both of you for sharing your thought processes!!
Congratulations! 100 K! Well done and deserved.✨
Wonderful organizing video! A couple of notes... the screen at the top of the pantry and throughout the pantry were to help keep potatoes, onions, gourds, etc. in a dark/cool/dry place with good ventilation to deter spoilage. Flour, rice, oatmeal, nuts, pretty much any dry good will go rancid. Sealed containers can help. I like mason jars. I live in the country and everything needs to be in glass or wee beasties feel entitled to visit.
You need to check the flours by smelling. They can go off pretty easily. I bake a lot and there’s nothing worse than using a stale flour. Same with nuts and seeds. So happy for this project.