Foxwell Word Cache-EP 23

“Your Section-by-Section Guide to Storing Foods in the Fridge, From the Upper Shelves to the Crisper Drawers”

#staple

S-T-A-P-L-E

forming a basic, large or important part of something; a basic type of food that is used a lot

1. Jeans are a staple part of everyone’s wardrobe.
2. The way you place grocery store staples (such as dairy, meats, fish, fruits and vegetables) in your fridge can determine how long they will stay fresh.

#designate

D-E-S-I-G-N-A-T-E

to say officially that somebody/something has a particular character or name; to describe somebody/something in a particular way

1. This area has been designated (as) a National Park.
2. After ensuring your fridge is set to the correct temperature, begin organizing by moving certain groceries into their designated areas in your fridge. 

#utilize

U-T-I-L-I-Z-E

to use something, especially for a practical purpose

1. The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
2. The upper shelves should be utilized to keep leftovers and ready-to-eat food items—foods that are intended for direct consumption with no cooking or other processing needed.

#consistent

C-O-N-S-I-S-T-E-N-T

happening in the same way and continuing for a period of time

1. She’s not very consistent in the way she treats her children.
2. The middle shelves of your refrigerator are where the temperature is the coldest and the most consistent.

#spoil

S-P-O-I-L

to change something good into something bad, unpleasant, etc.; (of food) to become bad so that it can no longer be eaten

1. Our camping trip was spoiled by bad weather.
2. The fridge door shelves should be utilized to store items that can endure temperature fluctuation and will not spoil as quickly.