In the quieter month of February, after the beauty of frosty leaves on trees has worn off, and it’s still too chilly to spend too long outdoors, we find ourselves at home more than usual. We are often left with a spare day or two wondering what to do, now that the excitement of the cosy festive period has been and gone and we’ve binge watched our way through Netflix. So we find this is the perfect time of year to start getting organised ready for spring. And we like to start with our pantries and storage cupboards!
Now, the prospect of this may not have you jumping from your seat…we get that this task may not be top of your list, or even one you think you need to do. But one quick peek in your cupboards may have you realising that there’s unopened jars of chutney, half-eaten bags of nuts, and a tin of biscuits, all left over from the continuous snacking season of Christmas.
We’ve got a few tips and products to help you declutter and get ready for the warmer months…
Declutter and clean!
First things first, empty it all out! You never know what hidden gems you’re going to find hiding on your shelves until you take it all out. Some store cupboard items lose their effect if they’ve been hanging about too long; out of date baking powder generally doesn’t do its job when it’s past its ‘best before’ date, and dried herbs and spices only have a shelf life of 2-3 years until they lose their strength in flavour (and some would argue even that’s too long!)
Treat it like a belated new year cleanse and clear out as much as you can. Use up those warming winter items like tins of soup, before they get shoved to the back of the cupboard again until autumn. Before you begin to refill your shelves, wipe them down with the wonderful surface spray from Greenscents and make your cupboards smell fresh and clean. Their sustainable range of cleaning products are effective but also kind to the environment. And with scents made from organic essential oils, they’ll leave your kitchen with a natural but fresh aroma.
Restock for spring
In spring, we find ourselves reaching for lighter, fresher foods. Our pantry products will help build the basis of your spring and summer recipes. Norfolk-made products from Yare Valley Oils help to create simple, but flavoursome dishes. Stock up on jars of their pesto sauce, salad dressing or infused oils so you can easily whip up easy salads and pasta dishes.
We can deliver fresh pantry products to your home, from local free range eggs, to fresh bread from Barkers Bakery. We even stock cakes and sweeter bakery products too, if you want to add a little treat into your order!
Get your pantry organised and receive regular orders from Plumbs’ Dairy, to ensure you’re never missing out on those cupboard essentials! Click here to place your order today!