Deep pantries become food graveyards—items pushed back, forgotten, eventually discovered on a bored evening. Research by Rolls shows variety increases consumption; a cluttered pantry with twenty options produces more eating than five. The back of your pantry is a museum of intentions that didn’t stick. Pull everything out, sort, check dates, make decisions.
This companion covers the archeology of the pantry, why depth is dangerous, the excavation exercise, and maintaining minimum viable inventory. (3 min read)