Dear Diane,

I love to cook so I end up entertaining a lot. Consequently, during the holiday season my fridge is always packed to the nines. I'm wondering if there's a way to store my food so my fridge doesn't end up becoming an unmanageable maze of leftovers?

- Shelly, Port Stanton, ON

Dear Shelly,

As you know being surrounded by your family and friends is the best part of the holidays. But as you also know, it can lead to more than one messy kitchen and over crowded fridge. So I have a couple of secrets that I will share with you to make your fridge more family-friendly.

First, it's always good to have a thorough clean and get rid of any old food. Not only will this give you more space should you need it, but you'll also save money since an empty fridge burns less energy.

Use Ziploc® brand Double Zipper Freezer Bags to store smaller items, as their easy to write on labels allow you to put the date and contents on the bags. A great idea is to create meal "grab bags" which you can defrost quickly when you're big on hunger and short on time.

Then be sure to have some Ziploc® brand Snap 'n Seal Holiday Containers handy for all the leftovers from your delicious family feasts. The super cute decorative outsides will give a festive look to your fridge and because they're stackable, they allow you to maximize space, letting you fit in more goodies.

Hope these tips help you have a happy holiday full of delicious food and great memories.

Warm Regards,
Diane