Prairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our refrigerator

Prairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our refrigerator

Prairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our refrigerator

Prairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our refrigerator

Prairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our refrigerator

Refrigerators need to stay tidy to prevent contamination and food waste. (Pixabay photo)

Refrigerators need to stay tidy to prevent contamination and food waste. (Pixabay photo)

By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist

“I heard you and my husband Bill went on a tour of our pantry recently,” Mary said. “Somehow you magically shrank down so you could get to the back of the cupboard.” It’s true, Bill and I had a nice time inspecting the cupboards. “Do you think we could explore our refrigerator, too?” she added. “He said he had fun, and I don’t w…