What You Keep In Your Fridge Says Something About You

If the aphorism of "you are what you eat" is true, what do the contents of your refrigerator say about you?

Ever notice how on MTV's Cribs, the stars show their cars, and their bedrooms and their grotto pools, but the only thing we ever really care about as viewers is the stuff in the fridge? That's because it's easier to identify with someone who keeps Cheeze Wiz in their fridge (like you!) than it is to identify with someone who keeps a Bentley in their garage (not like you!).

We live off of food! It's what makes us go! Find out what your storage style, and the food that you keep says about your life!

Front Door Decor
If the door of your fridge is plastered with various promotional magnets, art work, schedules, funny quotes, magnetic poetry, and daily reminders.. there are a few suggestions here. Depending on the ratio of fun decoration to orderly time management help, the general impression is that you are busy, a little scattered, and you've got a lot on the go. Calendars and post-its galore indicate a workaholic with a jam packed schedule. Add a slew of coupons and it might be safe to say that you're a budget wise person. If you have photos of your family, that might mean you're a family person, and odds are that the interior of your fridge will be stuffed with nutritious food for feeding them, rather than half empty pizza boxes and pop.

The Side Door
Oh boy. This is where things can get kind of icky. If your racks are full of half empty condiment jars that haven't been touched in months or longer, chances are you're the kind of person who doesn't use them much to begin with. Take a look at what exactly you've got there. Spicy dijons and exotic dips, or standard ketchups and mayo? The variety says a lot about your personal eating style, and what you enjoy preparing on your own time. The more unusual the food, the more adventurous you are as an eater. You're willing to try a little of everything. If everything is fresh and lined up neatly, this is a reflection of your superior organization skills! If everything is old and crusty, you probably have Chow Fat's house of Dumplings on speed dial.

The Inside Contents
Are the shelves bare? Are you well stocked? If so, with what? Fresh fruit and vegetables are the signature makings of a health conscious lifestyle. Bare shelves indicate a lack of time for meal preparation (hey, we're not judging!) and an assortment of main dishes and recent leftovers are a good sign of well-rounded balance. Pre-made casseroles and salads mark tradition and good old-fashioned home cooking; you love to eat on time and nourish yourself with the food you grew up with. It wouldn't be a surprise if you're married with kids but if not, you're just a good eater - or has a parent who doesn't mind making deliveries. If you're crossing the line between "full" to "packed", chances are you like to entertain - and you're a good hostess! You never let a guest go hungry!

The Freezer
A freezer stocked mostly with ice cream and frozen desserts tells us that you love to indulge in your guilty (or shameless, still not judging!) pleasures. Not only that, you make sure that they are always on hand! Frozen pizzas and microwave dinners suggest that food is fuel to you, your budget might be tight and eating is more for utility than anything else. The life of a student or a single professional is most likely the poster child for this category. Frozen fruit lets us know that you're a health nut. Anyone who powers up with a smoothie keeps a bag of icy berries on hand. If your freezer is mostly barren, that's probably because you're not often around. Perhaps you have a job that keeps you traveling, or one that requires dinner meetings. If it's really full, that might mean you're a bit of a food hoarder. Just because it "keeps well" when frozen doesn't mean you need to keep it for years. 

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Courtney Gilmour
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		Courtney is a published writer, stand-up comic, and shameless Internet enthusiast. She holds a double bachelors degree in English Literature and Communication Media Studies, specializing in semiotic theory, however she doesn't get Shakespeare and has never won a game of Scrabble. Currently she lives in Toronto and works as a writer for WOMAN.CA.
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