*Translations in description* ***This video is NOT sponsored. ALL products were purchased with my own money for personal use and consumption.*** Hi everyone! I just wanted to give an update today (07/04/2024) on how the pantry has been working out since it has been about 1.5 years since the renovation and organization. First a little information on the pantry.. The closet area that was renovated into a pantry is 47" wide and the shelving is Billy bookcases from Ikea. I chose Ikea bookcases because I wanted to mimic the modular shelving found in larger pantries, but due to the size, I could not find a custom pantry company in my area that offered shelving builds in a pantry space this small (under 48"). Since I decided to DIY the shelving, I had to take into consideration the weight that the shelving could hold and place pantry items accordingly. The modular shelving is only 10.5" deep and the shelving height was adjusted to fit the ingredients (some shelves are less than 9" or 6" tall). More shelving was added as necessary allowing it to hold many ingredients for its size. Question: Are the containers keeping the ingredients fresh? I'm happy to say they kept my ingredients airtight and moisture free!^^ I do want to note it's important to understand your climate where you live when planning to buy new containers. We don't live in a humid area and during the rainy months we run a dehumidifier. Dry ingredients will last a long time without absorbing moisture and becoming rancid here. Next question: Is the pantry hard to maintain? I had purchased a few containers to test decanting items before I did my pantry renovation, so I had a good idea on whether this would work for me. It has become MUCH easier overall to maintain the pantry with decanted items. I did a lot of research to make sure that the container sizes were equivalent to most of my ingredients, so they could be fully decanted. I don't have to refill containers often and it's very easy to wash a container here and there to refill items when they are empty (I show this in some of my recent vlogs). It's easier to find items, so they get used up while fresh. There are less messes and spills without bags/boxes. It's also easier to open and measure ingredients from the glass containers. I'm able to "shop my pantry" instead of making as many trips to the grocery store. I also get cooking inspiration just by opening the pantry door which takes a huge mental load off deciding what to cook. Everything is functional, practical and works exceptionally well with my cooking habits. In my childhood home and previous homes/ college apartments, I did not have a designated pantry (I used cabinet space), so from experience, I know these organization concepts work in cabinets too. Just be creative with your space as everyone's space is different. This is actually my first time having a pantry, and I'm so thankful and happy with the result. Thank you for watching and I hope this answers some common questions! ❤ Other things to mention.. I had a little more food on hand than usual due to various reasons (not hosting holidays I usually do/not being able to cook for family as much) which made the pantry organization even more beneficial. All items in the main pantry are meant for long term storage. Another note: I keep my Korean red pepper powder in the fridge instead of the pantry now.
De que país sos. Veo que los envases de todos los alimentos son chinos o japoneses. Pero IKEA es sueca y no me imagino que le venda a China por ejemplo. en tal caso que IKEA por costos fabrique en China.
@@MarMirza Vivo en Norteamérica. Suelo comprar en tiendas de alimentación locales (entre ellas, un mercado asiático internacional y un mercado de comida hispana). Tengo alimentos de muchas cocinas. Por si aún tienes curiosidad, he buscado en Internet y hay tiendas IKEA ubicadas y que venden productos en China. Gracias por ver la publicación y que tengas un día maravilloso ❤
First time I've come across your video. I really love and appreciate the solitude ASMR-style!! So much more enjoyable, peaceful. Beautiful work organizing your pantries!
Thank you! I’m happy you liked the video style! I’ve really enjoyed using my pantry since organizing it! Thank you for watching and leaving such a nice comment! ❤️
I really enjoyed this video with the calming ASMR. So beautifully organized with so many various ingredients. And the recipe at the end was a nice bonus.
Thank you! I'm happy you liked the video. I enjoy natural sounds more than talking in my videos, so I've transitioned to silent vlogs ☺ Thank you for watching and I hope you have a wonderful day ❤
You must have had a hard time organizing various ingredients. I'm so jealous that it's neatly organized^^ It was nice to see Korean ramen in between. ❤️
I think organizing would have been much faster without filming haha I tried the Bundaberg drinks recommended in your pantry organization video. They are delicious! I purchased the blood orange flavor, but I would like to try others as well. Thank you for watching the video ☺ Have a nice day ❤
@@meryseptrianasudaryono5582 Thank you ❤️ There was a lot of planning, so I’m happy at how well the pantry functions now ☺️ thank you for watching and leaving a nice comment!
I am so impressed and excited by your video! My poor tiny pantry needs help! I’ve started. Love your bamboo lid jars- I went with mason Jars because I wanted to be certain of tight seals. The wood bins are brilliant! I will track those down! I’m subscribing and look forward to more of your content!! 🎉❤
I'm happy you liked the video! ☺Mason jars are a wonderful idea! I considered them for a while and I had also saved up quite a few jars that I washed and planned to reuse. Unfortunately, I have issues with my hands that prevented me from using them for most of my ingredients. I have nerve pain and swelling that can get irritated easily by gripping and twisting lids often. So between sauce bottles and pantry items, that would be a lot of lid twisting haha I agree though, the bamboo containers are probably not as air tight, but they are more accessible for me to use on a daily basis. I'm happy that I haven't noticed any ingredient spoilage in the year since the pantry has been organized though. We do run a dehumidifier in the rainy months which probably helps. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I look forward to seeing you again! ❤
Cute video - I need to look into making powdered sugar now! You can make your own brown sugar as well. I do this when I only need small quantities and don't have any on hand - you just need about 1Tbsp molasses for every 1cup of granulated sugar (up the molasses to make it dark brown).
That’s a good tip about brown sugar! I’ll try it sometime when I’m in low stock. I feel like most of my brown sugar goes into chocolate chip cookies 😁 Thank you for watching ❤️
I’m sure you’ll do great! Just remember to do what works best for you and enjoy the process! 😊 Cooking has definitely become easier and more enjoyable now. Thank you for watching! ❤️
Did you complete all this work in one day? I can only imagine how much money it cost to get all of these containers and organizers but if it was my pantry, I'd open the doors every day just to look at how beautiful it looks; maybe several times a day 😂 i want those purple gloves and that bottle of kahlua 😂😂😂
Hi, there! I had been planning my pantry organization for several months until it worked it’s way into the budget haha I slowly bought containers and it did cost a bit of money but for my cooking habits it is 100% worth it for me. So if you count all the preparations, it definitely took many days 😂 Everything has a place and a space now, so I save so much time and energy when cooking. I think it might be getting close to paying for itself at this point since the amount of dining out we do is significantly decreased. I still think to myself “why didn’t I do this sooner?” 😂 It’s made cooking much more enjoyable ☺️ And I definitely opened it to look at it more than once after it was organized 😂 The gloves are by Playtex by the way! Thank you so much for watching and I hope you have a great day! ❤️
Love the pantry! It is really neat and clean. Looks like it is going to be easy to find ingredients. My pantry is such a mess. Half the time, I don't even remember if I have a certain ingredient or i simply cannot find it.
Thank you! I had similar problems as well before. I enjoy cooking so much more with an organized pantry! Everything is easy to reach and visible! Thank you for watching ❤️😊
Спасибо за просмотр! Я рад, что вам понравилось видео! Мне тоже очень понравилась эта песня. Было приятно слушать, пока я монтировал видео ☺ Хорошего дня ❤
Hello, I loved your video! Great tips and inspiration for organising, thank you so much! I was wondering, after you vacuum seal the bags of spices and flours and put them in the freezer, how do you use them later, when you need it? Do you take them out the night before and let it "defreeze" (I don't know the right word) or can you use them straight away? Thank you in advance!
Hi, thank you so much for watching! ☺️ For any powders like flour or seasonings, you can use them right away! They will just feel cool to the touch, but they won’t clump since there’s no moisture. When I want to refill a canister with them, I remove the outer vacuum seal bag and let it come to room temperature. This makes sure that the cold powder won’t cause any condensation in the container I decant them into and get damp. Hope this helps! Have a nice day ❤️
Ci sono cibi di molte cucine diverse. Adoro imparare nuove ricette e faccio del mio meglio per essere rispettoso delle culture da cui hanno avuto origine acquistando da aziende a conduzione familiare e imparando a preparare ricette autentiche. Se preferisci il cibo italiano, sono sicuro che la tua dispensa sarà rifornita di ingredienti italiani ☺
Thank you! I’m not Asian, but my boyfriend is. I’ve been learning how to cook different Asian cuisines over the past couple years for him and it turns out that I also prefer Asian food. Thank you for watching! ❤️
Hi, thank you for watching ☺️ it looks almost exactly the same! The only changes are a few ingredients that I no longer buy and a few new ingredients that I do. I show bits and pieces of the upkeep in my other vlogs. The vlog I can think of off the top of my head that shows upkeep of both the main pantry and snack pantry in the same video is the vlog “Organize little by little”. I think keeping the long term cooking ingredients separate from the snacks helps a lot. Have a nice day!
Ciao, grazie per la visione. Per gli ingredienti nella dispensa principale, le date di scadenza vanno da 1 a 4 anni, quindi avremo tutto il tempo per mangiare tutto prima che si verifichi una perdita di qualità. Cucino spesso e preferisco tenere la dispensa sempre rifornita. Riduce il carico mentale derivante dall’acquisto di cibo, dalla pianificazione delle cene e dal provare nuove ricette di cucine diverse. Mi piace imparare nuove ricette, ma può essere difficile se non hai a portata di mano gli ingredienti di base necessari di diverse cucine. Quando vado a fare la spesa, in genere ho solo bisogno di acquistare prodotti freschi e latticini per integrare ciò che già ho. Non è stato acquistato nulla per questo video. Era già il cibo che avevo nei miei armadietti e che usavo. C'erano alcuni articoli appena riacquistati che stavo rimandando l'apertura perché non avevo ancora abbastanza spazio per conservarli. Fortunatamente la nuova organizzazione della dispensa mi permette di utilizzare tutto subito e di divertirmi. Buona giornata.
Don’t worry, none of it has gone to waste. It’s almost been completely cycled through by now. Anything that hasn’t been eaten is still well within the expiration date. I cook often and I do not live alone. I also host for holidays and cook a lot for guests. Thanks for watching ☺️
@@brixmortar I thought the exact same thing before I started cooking mainly Asian food 😂 I didn’t grow up eating much rice, so when my boyfriend’s mom bought us a 25 lb bag of rice from the Asian market for the first time, I never thought we would finish it all. We don’t have rice with every meal but it probably averages to about only 1 cup of rice per day meaning we go through a 25 lb of rice every couple months since it has about 55-60 cups.
@@lavonnajones4543 The pantry is 47” wide (about 42” of useable space) with 10.5” deep shelves. It was originally a small broom closet. I had more food than usual at the time of the video, but I cook often and cook for others, so it was all used. There is a pinned comment with information.
Yes, the Container Store had a square/rectangle line that I considered, but I enjoyed the visual aspect, budget friendly pricing, and availability of the containers I chose while still being able to efficiently use and maximize my pantry space. Thanks for watching! ☺️
Nice job making things look 🎉nice. However, this is not really mainly about organizing a small pantry space. To be able to store such a vast variety of ingredients indicates that your space isn't at all small. The very idea of a small pantry is that it stores mostly basic essentials in an organized way. A small pantry will hold like 2 boxes of pasta, not 10😆It's fine that you are able to afford and store so much, but just don't title your video "small" pantry. Your video is really art for the kitchen, but not necessarily relatable as most people don't store hundreds and hundreds of dollars worth of food/ingredients all at once. Additionally you are having to freeze many items since it can't fit in the pantry. Freezing is not pantry storage. You indeed have to freeze since no one person, or even a family, could possibly use all of those ingredients within a reasonable time before they go rancid. Just be aware of how you're marketing your video. It's nice to watch, but totally unrealistic as a small pantry and should be described accordingly. This pantry and is vast and varied and an appropriate title would be something like "Luxurious pantry stock organization." Just sayin'.....😂
Hi, thank you for your thoughtful comment ☺️ I suppose any adjectives are relative based off individual experience and surroundings. The space itself in this video was actually an old broom closet that is only 47” wide that I converted into a pantry. Where I live, my pantry would be considered small. The shelving added a ton of workable space making it look much bigger and allowing me to store many more items than before. The organizational ideas in this video can be scaled up or down to fit most pantry sizes. I had to use my imagination to make use of my individual space as it’s important to do so, since everyone will have different food preferences, space/pantry layout/cabinet storage. I understand that everyone does not cook the way I do (it’s a passion and a hobby for me) and I’m thankful to have jobs that allow me to afford food to cook for the ones I love. There are many ways to show appreciation and this is just how I show it to my loved ones. If I cooked a single cuisine and I wouldn’t have near as many types of ingredients in my pantry either and I would just repurchase more frequently. In the past years, I’ve been trying to improve my culinary skills and I like to try a lot of new things that I don’t always repurchase. I will consider what you’re saying and put thought into the title at some point when I have time (I work during the week and I’m replying on my very short lunch break so excuse any typos haha) I do think that utilizing freezer space is a great idea for people with small pantries though. Understanding/knowing how to freeze bulk items is important if you are trying to save on costs, prevent spoilage, or free up space. I’m also given foods to try from friends and family or if they have an excess of food they send it my way and vice versa (which is why I had a lot of flour last year when I made this video haha). I also purchase certain foods with the intention of prepping and freezing for easy use when I’m busy or my health is bad. I host most holidays and cook a lot for friends and family and I do not live alone, so all the food is shared and enjoyed without waste. Thank you for watching!
Too much processed food and packed food stuff. Not realistic even for a family of 4 to 6 people. Even if you enjoy cooking and hosting you can't buy and store food products like a supermarket. I believe in buying lesser items and use ingredients fresh (within 10 days maximum) Any way u have organized all the things in pretty containers and bins but I am sure it's difficult to remember and locate all the items when needed. So better to buy food products in smaller quantities and organize them. It will be more efficient in managing the pantry and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes .
@@silvyzachariah1221 I can understand your outlook on food storage. I can appreciate a household who cooks daily and has a fully stocked pantry and I can also appreciate a household who doesn’t cook a variety of foods and stores very little at a time. Everyone is different ☺️ If you watch the video through, you will notice that a very small percentage of the food is processed/snack packaged food. I mentioned that I had a lot of granola bars at the time because I had nausea and was cooking less than usual. A year later, we have even less snacks because I’m learning how to cook more foods that I enjoy and feel more satisfied between meals. I’m not planning on giving up my ramen any time soon though 😂 I mentioned that I unexpectedly didn’t host the holidays last winter which is why I had so much flour (my bf’s mom also gave me her 2 bags as well because I usually make all the bread rolls, cinnamon rolls, pie crust etc). The other types of flours are typically used in one go (for example wheat starch for har gow or glutinous rice flour for sesame sweet rice balls Chinese New Year). The gluten free flours were for specific dietary needs. I cook in phases (for example I will cook a certain food group for a couple weeks to supplement the fresh ingredients when shopping different at different markets for different cuisines), and I have food vlogs that provide insight of how I cook and buy food. The ingredients in my pantry are constantly changing as I learn new recipes, so I’m considering not restocking the Hispanic food section again after I use it up this time because I have other cuisines that I’ve been cooking more. Inevitably when you cook multiple cuisines, you will have extra ingredients leftover that need to be properly stored until used again. Most of the items stored in my pantry are meant for long term food storage. Whether they are sitting in a supermarket or my pantry, the expiration date and the freshness doesn’t change. I bought the pasta on sale at two different locations. I won’t be repurchasing the ALDIs brand though. My preferred pasta is more expensive, so I usually stock up on it when it’s on sale. Everything is quite easy to see at a glance. The shelves are shallow, and I don’t store many items behind each other. All in all, I had more food than usual in my pantry when I organized it between multiple missed holidays and flying to visit my parents, but with conscientious effort, there is no food waste. My childhood home is in the countryside and my mom cooked every meal everyday of the week and she also kept a fully stocked pantry. When I drive 16 hours to see my family, I take a ton of food back to my parent’s house with me and cook for my family the duration of my stay. I want them to try the new dishes I learn and there are several ingredients that are not available where they live. Once, I’ve cooked and experienced more foods, I’m sure I will settle into more of a routine and my cooking habits might change. Right now I’m learning a lot of new foods (that I don’t always repurchase) and different culinary skills. I have to be up for work in a few hours, so I’ll end here, but feel free to ask questions. I hope you can feel at ease knowing that the food you see is shopped, prepared, and enjoyed responsibly. Thank you for watching 😊
Hi ☺️ I’ve never studied Japanese, so I cannot read Japanese other than a few words for commonly used ingredients. I think it would be a nice language to learn in the future. I’m currently learning Mandarin Chinese, and I can read/understand a decent amount of Spanish. Thank you for watching! ☺️
@@susannachoopan7758 I understand why you might think that, I would like to learn Japanese in the future ☺️ I mainly shop at a Chinese owned international market, so I do have several Asian ingredients. I have foods from many cuisines including Italian, Hispanic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, etc. My partner is Asian, and as a preference for us both, I do cook Asian foods often. The captions should be showing up in English, so if they are showing up in a different language, I would recommend adjusting them to your preferred language in the settings. There were a few instances where I put the ingredient name in both English and it’s language of origin. I provided the Asian characters alongside English text for convenience for anyone who might like to shop for the ingredients at an Asian market. I found it helpful to learn a few ingredient names before shopping, so I wanted to extend a helping hand to others ☺️ There are actually a few different languages during those segments including Japanese, Mandarin (most often) and Korean. Although I can understand any confusion because some Japanese and Chinese characters do look similar! Have a nice day ❤️
Hi, thank you for watching! ☺️ Yes, I do know them by sight but I have a labeling system as well just in case I forget anything (which is definitely possible 😉), expiration dates, and to remember which brands I previously bought. If you would like to check out the labeling system, I explain it and show the labels at the end of the video. This was a large project and unfortunately I didn’t have time to show printing them and sticking them on the jars. Thanks again for watching and I hope you have a nice day ❤️
Thanks for the heads up! I’ll keep that in mind for my next video that’s coming out soon :) Another way to view the captions is by clicking on the “CC” for closed captions. I upload caption tracks for translations and they show up much larger with a dark grey background! Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Hahaha Ummmmmm I think she means the font on your canisters!! I don’t think you can decide on the captions each person uses on their computer only they can do that. ???? But I could be wrong ! I just know I always do my own captions. 💖 good video, but the noise of the contents when you were putting things in the baskets was a little too loud😱😱😱
Привет, спасибо за просмотр! Я американец, живущий в Соединенных Штатах. Я говорю по-английски, но стараюсь предоставить несколько переводов своего видео. Я только что проверил студию TH-cam, и там есть русские переводы. Я пользуюсь онлайн-переводчиком, поэтому прошу прощения за ошибки. Хорошего дня
@@lifebymelaniee Вот это да !🖐ответ из Америки,значить не всё потеряно,везде сообщения что нас Россию хотят уничтожить.Посылаю вам воздушный поцелуй и седечную💖 радость.Субтитры появились,вы деловой человек,так быстро выяснили.💫..
@@lovly2cu725 An additional 6.9 squared feet in usable space was added to the pantry by implementing modular shelving. That doesn’t include additional space created by stackable containers, wall storage, or the additional shelving in the snack pantry as well. Thanks for watching!
@@yellowtulip4105 Thank you for watching ☺️ As everyone cooks differently, each person should organize their pantry in a way that best suites their cooking style. I had more food on hand than I typically would due to various reasons, but because of how efficient the organization was in the pantry, I was able to see and use all of the food with ease. I show a little of the maintenance, use when cooking, and restocking throughout my other vlogs. I find using my pantry much more practical and efficient now. I can keep trying new foods and recipes easily ☺️ Have a nice day!
@@yellowtulip4105 I completely agree with you ☺️ I enjoy cooking so much more now because everything can been seen at a glance and the maintenance is very easy. I only decant items that don’t require constant refilling (so no snack items or single use items) which makes it’s very low maintenance (only a couple jars to be washed every other few weeks). If I would have known how much easier cooking would be, I wouldn’t have waited so long to renovate! I’m very grateful as it has reduced a lot of stress for me. I do wish I was a little taller to reach the bins on top easier. They contain extra pastas that I bought on sale or extra salt for cleaning and pickling, so I don’t use them too often at least. If I ever get tired of trying new cuisines and have jars I no longer use, I’d love to take the extra containers and help organize my mom’s pantry, because I know she would love it too☺️ I’m posting a new video that will show a current version of the pantry soon ❤️
*Translations in description*
***This video is NOT sponsored. ALL products were purchased with my own money for personal use and consumption.***
Hi everyone! I just wanted to give an update today (07/04/2024) on how the pantry has been working out since it has been about 1.5 years since the renovation and organization.
First a little information on the pantry.. The closet area that was renovated into a pantry is 47" wide and the shelving is Billy bookcases from Ikea. I chose Ikea bookcases because I wanted to mimic the modular shelving found in larger pantries, but due to the size, I could not find a custom pantry company in my area that offered shelving builds in a pantry space this small (under 48"). Since I decided to DIY the shelving, I had to take into consideration the weight that the shelving could hold and place pantry items accordingly. The modular shelving is only 10.5" deep and the shelving height was adjusted to fit the ingredients (some shelves are less than 9" or 6" tall). More shelving was added as necessary allowing it to hold many ingredients for its size.
Question: Are the containers keeping the ingredients fresh? I'm happy to say they kept my ingredients airtight and moisture free!^^ I do want to note it's important to understand your climate where you live when planning to buy new containers. We don't live in a humid area and during the rainy months we run a dehumidifier. Dry ingredients will last a long time without absorbing moisture and becoming rancid here.
Next question: Is the pantry hard to maintain? I had purchased a few containers to test decanting items before I did my pantry renovation, so I had a good idea on whether this would work for me. It has become MUCH easier overall to maintain the pantry with decanted items. I did a lot of research to make sure that the container sizes were equivalent to most of my ingredients, so they could be fully decanted. I don't have to refill containers often and it's very easy to wash a container here and there to refill items when they are empty (I show this in some of my recent vlogs). It's easier to find items, so they get used up while fresh. There are less messes and spills without bags/boxes. It's also easier to open and measure ingredients from the glass containers. I'm able to "shop my pantry" instead of making as many trips to the grocery store. I also get cooking inspiration just by opening the pantry door which takes a huge mental load off deciding what to cook. Everything is functional, practical and works exceptionally well with my cooking habits.
In my childhood home and previous homes/ college apartments, I did not have a designated pantry (I used cabinet space), so from experience, I know these organization concepts work in cabinets too. Just be creative with your space as everyone's space is different. This is actually my first time having a pantry, and I'm so thankful and happy with the result. Thank you for watching and I hope this answers some common questions! ❤
Other things to mention..
I had a little more food on hand than usual due to various reasons (not hosting holidays I usually do/not being able to cook for family as much) which made the pantry organization even more beneficial. All items in the main pantry are meant for long term storage.
Another note: I keep my Korean red pepper powder in the fridge instead of the pantry now.
De que país sos. Veo que los envases de todos los alimentos son chinos o japoneses. Pero IKEA es sueca y no me imagino que le venda a China por ejemplo. en tal caso que IKEA por costos fabrique en China.
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@@MarMirza Vivo en Norteamérica. Suelo comprar en tiendas de alimentación locales (entre ellas, un mercado asiático internacional y un mercado de comida hispana). Tengo alimentos de muchas cocinas. Por si aún tienes curiosidad, he buscado en Internet y hay tiendas IKEA ubicadas y que venden productos en China. Gracias por ver la publicación y que tengas un día maravilloso ❤
I pressed the like button just by watching the intro...there was this calmness watching her work!
Thank you so much for watching! I saw your comment and it made my day ❤️ I hope you have a wonderful day and come back to visit the channel again ☺️
First time I've come across your video. I really love and appreciate the solitude ASMR-style!! So much more enjoyable, peaceful. Beautiful work organizing your pantries!
Thank you! I’m happy you liked the video style! I’ve really enjoyed using my pantry since organizing it! Thank you for watching and leaving such a nice comment! ❤️
I really enjoyed this video with the calming ASMR. So beautifully organized with so many various ingredients. And the recipe at the end was a nice bonus.
Thank you! I'm happy you liked the video. I enjoy natural sounds more than talking in my videos, so I've transitioned to silent vlogs ☺ Thank you for watching and I hope you have a wonderful day ❤
You must have had a hard time organizing various ingredients. I'm so jealous that it's neatly organized^^ It was nice to see Korean ramen in between. ❤️
I think organizing would have been much faster without filming haha I tried the Bundaberg drinks recommended in your pantry organization video. They are delicious! I purchased the blood orange flavor, but I would like to try others as well. Thank you for watching the video ☺ Have a nice day ❤
Wowwww so tidy snd arrangable
@@meryseptrianasudaryono5582 Thank you ❤️ There was a lot of planning, so I’m happy at how well the pantry functions now ☺️ thank you for watching and leaving a nice comment!
I am so impressed and excited by your video! My poor tiny pantry needs help! I’ve started. Love your bamboo lid jars- I went with mason Jars because I wanted to be certain of tight seals. The wood bins are brilliant! I will track those down! I’m subscribing and look forward to more of your content!! 🎉❤
I'm happy you liked the video! ☺Mason jars are a wonderful idea! I considered them for a while and I had also saved up quite a few jars that I washed and planned to reuse. Unfortunately, I have issues with my hands that prevented me from using them for most of my ingredients. I have nerve pain and swelling that can get irritated easily by gripping and twisting lids often. So between sauce bottles and pantry items, that would be a lot of lid twisting haha I agree though, the bamboo containers are probably not as air tight, but they are more accessible for me to use on a daily basis. I'm happy that I haven't noticed any ingredient spoilage in the year since the pantry has been organized though. We do run a dehumidifier in the rainy months which probably helps. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I look forward to seeing you again! ❤
Thanks for sharing! Your pantry is beautiful.
I’m so happy you like it! It’s much more functional now ☺️ Thank you for watching ❤️
Cute video - I need to look into making powdered sugar now! You can make your own brown sugar as well. I do this when I only need small quantities and don't have any on hand - you just need about 1Tbsp molasses for every 1cup of granulated sugar (up the molasses to make it dark brown).
That’s a good tip about brown sugar! I’ll try it sometime when I’m in low stock. I feel like most of my brown sugar goes into chocolate chip cookies 😁 Thank you for watching ❤️
Your pantry looks like mine except so well organized! I hope i can utilize my small space well like you did!
I’m sure you’ll do great! Just remember to do what works best for you and enjoy the process! 😊 Cooking has definitely become easier and more enjoyable now. Thank you for watching! ❤️
Did you complete all this work in one day? I can only imagine how much money it cost to get all of these containers and organizers but if it was my pantry, I'd open the doors every day just to look at how beautiful it looks; maybe several times a day 😂 i want those purple gloves and that bottle of kahlua 😂😂😂
Hi, there! I had been planning my pantry organization for several months until it worked it’s way into the budget haha I slowly bought containers and it did cost a bit of money but for my cooking habits it is 100% worth it for me. So if you count all the preparations, it definitely took many days 😂 Everything has a place and a space now, so I save so much time and energy when cooking. I think it might be getting close to paying for itself at this point since the amount of dining out we do is significantly decreased. I still think to myself “why didn’t I do this sooner?” 😂 It’s made cooking much more enjoyable ☺️ And I definitely opened it to look at it more than once after it was organized 😂 The gloves are by Playtex by the way! Thank you so much for watching and I hope you have a great day! ❤️
I love this video!❤
Thank you! I’ll cook for you all the new foods I’ve learned when I see you again! ❤️
Love the pantry! It is really neat and clean. Looks like it is going to be easy to find ingredients. My pantry is such a mess. Half the time, I don't even remember if I have a certain ingredient or i simply cannot find it.
Thank you! I had similar problems as well before. I enjoy cooking so much more with an organized pantry! Everything is easy to reach and visible! Thank you for watching ❤️😊
Great tips and video 🤎
Thank you! I'm happy you liked the video ☺ I hope you have a wonderful day ❤
Very nice video 👍👍❤❤❤
Thank you! ❤
Какая музыка звучит невероятно красивая,лучше бы она до конца слышалась.И спасибо вам за советы дельные по дому,отлично всё.✨🌹✨🌄.
Спасибо за просмотр! Я рад, что вам понравилось видео! Мне тоже очень понравилась эта песня. Было приятно слушать, пока я монтировал видео ☺ Хорошего дня ❤
Hello, I loved your video! Great tips and inspiration for organising, thank you so much!
I was wondering, after you vacuum seal the bags of spices and flours and put them in the freezer, how do you use them later, when you need it? Do you take them out the night before and let it "defreeze" (I don't know the right word) or can you use them straight away? Thank you in advance!
Hi, thank you so much for watching! ☺️
For any powders like flour or seasonings, you can use them right away! They will just feel cool to the touch, but they won’t clump since there’s no moisture. When I want to refill a canister with them, I remove the outer vacuum seal bag and let it come to room temperature. This makes sure that the cold powder won’t cause any condensation in the container I decant them into and get damp. Hope this helps! Have a nice day ❤️
@@lifebymelaniee Thank you so much! Have a nice day
I love Asian cuisine. I loved all the ingredients....not to mention organization!
@@dovesolutions It sounds like we have similar tastes ☺️ Thank you for you kind words ❤️ Thank you for watching and have a nice day!
Столько еды. На какой период вы закупаете столько еды интересно. Все ли используете до окончания срока годности?
Да, конечно. Я не люблю тратить еду и деньги. Если я что-то покупаю, оно съедается. Спасибо за просмотр.
Questi cibi non li conosco ma preferisco i cibi italiani
Ci sono cibi di molte cucine diverse. Adoro imparare nuove ricette e faccio del mio meglio per essere rispettoso delle culture da cui hanno avuto origine acquistando da aziende a conduzione familiare e imparando a preparare ricette autentiche. Se preferisci il cibo italiano, sono sicuro che la tua dispensa sarà rifornita di ingredienti italiani ☺
Не мешают ли длинные рукова?
태양초 고추가루는 냉동고에 넣어서 보관하셔야하네요
최근에는 냉장고에 고춧가루를 소량 넣어두는데요. 이제 남은 것은 냉동실에 보관됩니다. 나는 시간이 지남에 따라 식품 저장실에서 곰팡이가 생길 수 있다는 것을 친구로부터 배웠습니다. 다양한 요리를 요리하는 방법에 대해 배울 점이 많으므로 조언을 주시면 감사하겠습니다 ☺️
Love the food of your choice! 🥟🌶️ Are you partially Asian?
Thank you! I’m not Asian, but my boyfriend is. I’ve been learning how to cook different Asian cuisines over the past couple years for him and it turns out that I also prefer Asian food. Thank you for watching! ❤️
Wondering how it looks today after a year of use?
Hi, thank you for watching ☺️ it looks almost exactly the same! The only changes are a few ingredients that I no longer buy and a few new ingredients that I do. I show bits and pieces of the upkeep in my other vlogs. The vlog I can think of off the top of my head that shows upkeep of both the main pantry and snack pantry in the same video is the vlog “Organize little by little”. I think keeping the long term cooking ingredients separate from the snacks helps a lot. Have a nice day!
Ma questa è la spesa per almeno 2 anni con quel quantitativo di cibo.
Ciao, grazie per la visione. Per gli ingredienti nella dispensa principale, le date di scadenza vanno da 1 a 4 anni, quindi avremo tutto il tempo per mangiare tutto prima che si verifichi una perdita di qualità. Cucino spesso e preferisco tenere la dispensa sempre rifornita. Riduce il carico mentale derivante dall’acquisto di cibo, dalla pianificazione delle cene e dal provare nuove ricette di cucine diverse. Mi piace imparare nuove ricette, ma può essere difficile se non hai a portata di mano gli ingredienti di base necessari di diverse cucine. Quando vado a fare la spesa, in genere ho solo bisogno di acquistare prodotti freschi e latticini per integrare ciò che già ho. Non è stato acquistato nulla per questo video. Era già il cibo che avevo nei miei armadietti e che usavo. C'erano alcuni articoli appena riacquistati che stavo rimandando l'apertura perché non avevo ancora abbastanza spazio per conservarli. Fortunatamente la nuova organizzazione della dispensa mi permette di utilizzare tutto subito e di divertirmi. Buona giornata.
Nobody is shocked by the amount of food ??? How much of it will go to waste ? 😮
Don’t worry, none of it has gone to waste. It’s almost been completely cycled through by now. Anything that hasn’t been eaten is still well within the expiration date. I cook often and I do not live alone. I also host for holidays and cook a lot for guests. Thanks for watching ☺️
25 pounds of rice? I thought only restaurants & large families bought 25 pounds at a time!
@@brixmortar I thought the exact same thing before I started cooking mainly Asian food 😂 I didn’t grow up eating much rice, so when my boyfriend’s mom bought us a 25 lb bag of rice from the Asian market for the first time, I never thought we would finish it all. We don’t have rice with every meal but it probably averages to about only 1 cup of rice per day meaning we go through a 25 lb of rice every couple months since it has about 55-60 cups.
How big is your kitchen?? Pantry?? It looks like you're organizing for a warehouse store!
@@lavonnajones4543 The pantry is 47” wide (about 42” of useable space) with 10.5” deep shelves. It was originally a small broom closet. I had more food than usual at the time of the video, but I cook often and cook for others, so it was all used. There is a pinned comment with information.
Square containers maximize space.
Yes, the Container Store had a square/rectangle line that I considered, but I enjoyed the visual aspect, budget friendly pricing, and availability of the containers I chose while still being able to efficiently use and maximize my pantry space. Thanks for watching! ☺️
Nice job making things look 🎉nice. However, this is not really mainly about organizing a small pantry space. To be able to store such a vast variety of ingredients indicates that your space isn't at all small. The very idea of a small pantry is that it stores mostly basic essentials in an organized way. A small pantry will hold like 2 boxes of pasta, not 10😆It's fine that you are able to afford and store so much, but just don't title your video "small" pantry. Your video is really art for the kitchen, but not necessarily relatable as most people don't store hundreds and hundreds of dollars worth of food/ingredients all at once. Additionally you are having to freeze many items since it can't fit in the pantry. Freezing is not pantry storage. You indeed have to freeze since no one person, or even a family, could possibly use all of those ingredients within a reasonable time before they go rancid. Just be aware of how you're marketing your video. It's nice to watch, but totally unrealistic as a small pantry and should be described accordingly. This pantry and is vast and varied and an appropriate title would be something like "Luxurious pantry stock organization." Just sayin'.....😂
Hi, thank you for your thoughtful comment ☺️ I suppose any adjectives are relative based off individual experience and surroundings. The space itself in this video was actually an old broom closet that is only 47” wide that I converted into a pantry. Where I live, my pantry would be considered small. The shelving added a ton of workable space making it look much bigger and allowing me to store many more items than before. The organizational ideas in this video can be scaled up or down to fit most pantry sizes. I had to use my imagination to make use of my individual space as it’s important to do so, since everyone will have different food preferences, space/pantry layout/cabinet storage. I understand that everyone does not cook the way I do (it’s a passion and a hobby for me) and I’m thankful to have jobs that allow me to afford food to cook for the ones I love. There are many ways to show appreciation and this is just how I show it to my loved ones. If I cooked a single cuisine and I wouldn’t have near as many types of ingredients in my pantry either and I would just repurchase more frequently. In the past years, I’ve been trying to improve my culinary skills and I like to try a lot of new things that I don’t always repurchase. I will consider what you’re saying and put thought into the title at some point when I have time (I work during the week and I’m replying on my very short lunch break so excuse any typos haha) I do think that utilizing freezer space is a great idea for people with small pantries though. Understanding/knowing how to freeze bulk items is important if you are trying to save on costs, prevent spoilage, or free up space. I’m also given foods to try from friends and family or if they have an excess of food they send it my way and vice versa (which is why I had a lot of flour last year when I made this video haha). I also purchase certain foods with the intention of prepping and freezing for easy use when I’m busy or my health is bad. I host most holidays and cook a lot for friends and family and I do not live alone, so all the food is shared and enjoyed without waste. Thank you for watching!
@@lifebymelanieeyour response and explanation are appreciated.
Too much processed food and packed food stuff. Not realistic even for a family of 4 to 6 people. Even if you enjoy cooking and hosting you can't buy and store food products like a supermarket. I believe in buying lesser items and use ingredients fresh (within 10 days maximum)
Any way u have organized all the things in pretty containers and bins but I am sure it's difficult to remember and locate all the items when needed. So better to buy food products in smaller quantities and organize them. It will be more efficient in managing the pantry and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes .
@@silvyzachariah1221 I can understand your outlook on food storage. I can appreciate a household who cooks daily and has a fully stocked pantry and I can also appreciate a household who doesn’t cook a variety of foods and stores very little at a time. Everyone is different ☺️ If you watch the video through, you will notice that a very small percentage of the food is processed/snack packaged food. I mentioned that I had a lot of granola bars at the time because I had nausea and was cooking less than usual. A year later, we have even less snacks because I’m learning how to cook more foods that I enjoy and feel more satisfied between meals. I’m not planning on giving up my ramen any time soon though 😂 I mentioned that I unexpectedly didn’t host the holidays last winter which is why I had so much flour (my bf’s mom also gave me her 2 bags as well because I usually make all the bread rolls, cinnamon rolls, pie crust etc). The other types of flours are typically used in one go (for example wheat starch for har gow or glutinous rice flour for sesame sweet rice balls Chinese New Year). The gluten free flours were for specific dietary needs. I cook in phases (for example I will cook a certain food group for a couple weeks to supplement the fresh ingredients when shopping different at different markets for different cuisines), and I have food vlogs that provide insight of how I cook and buy food. The ingredients in my pantry are constantly changing as I learn new recipes, so I’m considering not restocking the Hispanic food section again after I use it up this time because I have other cuisines that I’ve been cooking more. Inevitably when you cook multiple cuisines, you will have extra ingredients leftover that need to be properly stored until used again. Most of the items stored in my pantry are meant for long term food storage. Whether they are sitting in a supermarket or my pantry, the expiration date and the freshness doesn’t change. I bought the pasta on sale at two different locations. I won’t be repurchasing the ALDIs brand though. My preferred pasta is more expensive, so I usually stock up on it when it’s on sale. Everything is quite easy to see at a glance. The shelves are shallow, and I don’t store many items behind each other. All in all, I had more food than usual in my pantry when I organized it between multiple missed holidays and flying to visit my parents, but with conscientious effort, there is no food waste. My childhood home is in the countryside and my mom cooked every meal everyday of the week and she also kept a fully stocked pantry. When I drive 16 hours to see my family, I take a ton of food back to my parent’s house with me and cook for my family the duration of my stay. I want them to try the new dishes I learn and there are several ingredients that are not available where they live. Once, I’ve cooked and experienced more foods, I’m sure I will settle into more of a routine and my cooking habits might change. Right now I’m learning a lot of new foods (that I don’t always repurchase) and different culinary skills. I have to be up for work in a few hours, so I’ll end here, but feel free to ask questions. I hope you can feel at ease knowing that the food you see is shopped, prepared, and enjoyed responsibly. Thank you for watching 😊
Hi😊, can you read Japanese ? 😯😊
Hi ☺️ I’ve never studied Japanese, so I cannot read Japanese other than a few words for commonly used ingredients. I think it would be a nice language to learn in the future. I’m currently learning Mandarin Chinese, and I can read/understand a decent amount of Spanish. Thank you for watching! ☺️
@@lifebymelaniee I thought that since you buy japanese grocery and the text is in ? Japanese you read and speak the language 😊
@@susannachoopan7758 I understand why you might think that, I would like to learn Japanese in the future ☺️ I mainly shop at a Chinese owned international market, so I do have several Asian ingredients. I have foods from many cuisines including Italian, Hispanic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, etc. My partner is Asian, and as a preference for us both, I do cook Asian foods often. The captions should be showing up in English, so if they are showing up in a different language, I would recommend adjusting them to your preferred language in the settings. There were a few instances where I put the ingredient name in both English and it’s language of origin. I provided the Asian characters alongside English text for convenience for anyone who might like to shop for the ingredients at an Asian market. I found it helpful to learn a few ingredient names before shopping, so I wanted to extend a helping hand to others ☺️ There are actually a few different languages during those segments including Japanese, Mandarin (most often) and Korean. Although I can understand any confusion because some Japanese and Chinese characters do look similar! Have a nice day ❤️
Decanted items are beautiful, and I'm sure you know everything by sight, but it would be nice to see labels on the jars for similar looking items.
Hi, thank you for watching! ☺️ Yes, I do know them by sight but I have a labeling system as well just in case I forget anything (which is definitely possible 😉), expiration dates, and to remember which brands I previously bought. If you would like to check out the labeling system, I explain it and show the labels at the end of the video. This was a large project and unfortunately I didn’t have time to show printing them and sticking them on the jars. Thanks again for watching and I hope you have a nice day ❤️
@@lifebymelaniee Wonderful job!
Watching on my phone. Your font is too small and doesnt contrast the content enough.
Thanks for the heads up! I’ll keep that in mind for my next video that’s coming out soon :) Another way to view the captions is by clicking on the “CC” for closed captions. I upload caption tracks for translations and they show up much larger with a dark grey background! Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Hahaha Ummmmmm I think she means the font on your canisters!! I don’t think you can decide on the captions each person uses on their computer only they can do that. ???? But I could be wrong ! I just know I always do my own captions. 💖 good video, but the noise of the contents when you were putting things in the baskets was a little too loud😱😱😱
Ummmm sorry, after watching I now know what font she is referring to!!!! 🤣😂🤣😂
I saw you have Vietnamese fish sauce! 👍
Yes, the Vietnamese brand is my favorite fish sauce! Thank you for watching ❤
Нет русской версии,вы в России.
Привет, спасибо за просмотр! Я американец, живущий в Соединенных Штатах. Я говорю по-английски, но стараюсь предоставить несколько переводов своего видео. Я только что проверил студию TH-cam, и там есть русские переводы. Я пользуюсь онлайн-переводчиком, поэтому прошу прощения за ошибки. Хорошего дня
@@lifebymelaniee Вот это да !🖐ответ из Америки,значить не всё потеряно,везде сообщения что нас Россию хотят уничтожить.Посылаю вам воздушный поцелуй и седечную💖 радость.Субтитры появились,вы деловой человек,так быстро выяснили.💫..
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@@ΣπυριδουλαΑσπιωτη-β1ε Thank you for watching ☺️
No big deal. I don't see how you doubled your space.
@@lovly2cu725 An additional 6.9 squared feet in usable space was added to the pantry by implementing modular shelving. That doesn’t include additional space created by stackable containers, wall storage, or the additional shelving in the snack pantry as well. Thanks for watching!
Nice. This looks a bit like a product placement commercial. Very aesthetic-oriented but probably not practical for my everyday life.
@@yellowtulip4105 Thank you for watching ☺️ As everyone cooks differently, each person should organize their pantry in a way that best suites their cooking style. I had more food on hand than I typically would due to various reasons, but because of how efficient the organization was in the pantry, I was able to see and use all of the food with ease. I show a little of the maintenance, use when cooking, and restocking throughout my other vlogs. I find using my pantry much more practical and efficient now. I can keep trying new foods and recipes easily ☺️ Have a nice day!
@@lifebymelaniee
It looks nice. For me, being able to see everything at a glance is so important. And easy maintenance. 👍
@@yellowtulip4105 I completely agree with you ☺️ I enjoy cooking so much more now because everything can been seen at a glance and the maintenance is very easy. I only decant items that don’t require constant refilling (so no snack items or single use items) which makes it’s very low maintenance (only a couple jars to be washed every other few weeks). If I would have known how much easier cooking would be, I wouldn’t have waited so long to renovate! I’m very grateful as it has reduced a lot of stress for me. I do wish I was a little taller to reach the bins on top easier. They contain extra pastas that I bought on sale or extra salt for cleaning and pickling, so I don’t use them too often at least. If I ever get tired of trying new cuisines and have jars I no longer use, I’d love to take the extra containers and help organize my mom’s pantry, because I know she would love it too☺️ I’m posting a new video that will show a current version of the pantry soon ❤️