refrigerators

This month, Good magazine features a collection of narrative images that explores the different ways people address food. "You Are What You Eat," a collection of narrative images by artist Mark Menjivar, divulges the contents of various eaters' refrigerators.

One fridge, stacked haphazardly with various styrofoam takeout containers, reflects the night owl habits of a bartender. Another icebox, stocked mostly with beer, coffee drinks, and a lone plate of leftovers, reflects the eating habits of three college students. Even sadder, another contains nothing but mayonnaise and a black plastic bag — it's the fridge of a street advertiser who makes $432 a month in wages.Menjivar's work reminds us that the food we stock in our refrigerators is as much a footprint of our lives as what we do or how we dress. If I were to publish my own, I would submit the above photo, with the header, "Food Writer | San Francisco, CA | 2-Person Household | Living on soup to get over bronchitis | 2009."

What would yours say? Check out Menjivar's work (below are a few examples) and tell me what you think: are you what you eat?

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• How novices can put together a successful Thanksgiving. — Boston Globe
• This year, give your guests something to talk about: unusual wines. — The Oregonian
• At home with chef Tyler Florence in his new Mill Valley digs.— San Francisco Chronicle
• For last-minute holiday help, consider calling one of these hotlines. — Chicago Tribune
• What's the science to roasting a (nearly) perfect turkey? — Washington Post
• The supporting star of Thanksgiving is the gravy; how to get it right. — New York Times
• Pay a pretty penny for the newest wave of refrigerators, which claim to keep food fresh for longer. — Wall Street Journal
• The US Department of Agriculture is finalizing parameters for organic milk. — USA Today
• As a Thanksgiving guest, think of the host when considering which sides to bring. — Los Angeles Times

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If you've ever had the burdensome task of buying a major household appliance, you know it's not any fun. There is an alarming variety of models, features and wacky specs you didn't even know existed (seriously, who worries about refrigerator sound decimals on a regular basis?). LG's new Side-by-Side refrigerator offers far too many specs to mention, but caught my eye because it includes a built in 15" LCD TV with FM Radio, remote control, as well as a special Weather & Info Center that provides a five-day forecast for your area (where service is available).

Need to whip up an appetizer in time for your party? This bad boy comes pre-loaded with recipes and can store your favorite digital photos and anniversary reminders. The touch-sensitive digital controls also allow you to manage temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments as well as monitor room temperature and reset the water filter status indicator. Oh and if you're dieting or putting your better half on a diet - you can even set the door alarm. Looks like it costs about $3,500, but you have to remember you're getting a gazillion gadgets in one.

To check out more pictures of the fridge,  read more

The end of shopping lists may be near. South Korean's Samsung Electronics is developing a new generation of geeky refrigerators that are equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, which detects when its contents are running low or approaching expiration dates.

According to the Korea Times, the refrigerator automatically senses inventory needs such as when milk or juices run low, and could even send a shopping list to its owner's cell phone or to the supermarket. The device is scheduled to launch in 2008 or 2009.

Now if only my closet could do the same thing.