Cleaning the Cupboards
I'm with Helen - I don't know why, but I always get caught up in a big bout of "spring cleaning" at about this time of the year. Something about heading into the long dark winter makes me want to clear the decks, both mentally and physically.
Also, late summer is when the pantry pests tend to really go wild. Blecch! Pantry moths and pantry beetles can wreak havoc on your supplies and seriously gross you out. They also indicate that foods are not being safely stored, which can lead to mold and serious illness.
Also, late summer is when the pantry pests tend to really go wild. Blecch! Pantry moths and pantry beetles can wreak havoc on your supplies and seriously gross you out. They also indicate that foods are not being safely stored, which can lead to mold and serious illness.