The one that rules from up high

The top shelf is the least cold in the whole fridge. That's not a flaw — it's its job. Cold air is heavy and sinks, so up here the temperature is a touch higher and more stable.

That's why this shelf is for what's ready to eat and doesn't need the coldest spot: leftovers and tubs of cooked food (always well covered, so they don't dry out or pick up smells), desserts, opened yogurts and drinks that don't need to be ice-cold.

What does NOT go up here: raw meat and fish (those go to the coldest spot, and below everything in case they drip) or eggs. Tip: put whatever expires soonest at the front, so you see it and don't forget it.