Some tips on how to get the most out of your fridge.

If you want to keep any salad fresh for the evening party, first chill the bowl or tray in which you intend to serve your salad.

If glasses are stuck together, keep them in the fridge and they will separate easily the next day.

Roll each cucumber in a piece of newspaper while storing in refrigerator - this will remain fresh for a week.

Thaw frozen milk sachets in a dish, in the fridge. Don’t be rushed and leave them to thaw in a warm kitchen.

A dish of bicarbonate of soda in your fridge will absorb any strong food odours.