Empty or Full Fridge?

Do you prefer empty or full fridge?

Under normal circumstances I like both. When it is empty, it means I managed to use all my purchases and cook up a storm in my kitchen. And sometimes when I thought it is empty, or more accurately described as... emptying, I managed to hold for 2-3 more days as there are always some thing that you can use in a meal. For example, that 2 small pieces of chicken, few pieces of meat and a carrot can end up a tomyam or goreng kunyit with long beans or simple soup with potato or masak kicap, or sambal daging or condiments for fried rice and the possibilities are endless. We also have some supply of vege like daun turi, pucuk ubi, ulam pegaga and ulam raja as backup. Note: I am most of the time either cooking for one or two.

When my fridge is full, imagine the possibilities. Yesterday around 5, I was on my way back from collecting my book voucher, stopped at the market after the quick rain and bought few things that costs around RM80. That will last us a looonnnng time. A kilo of meat, about a kilo each of 2 types of fish, half a kilo prawn, RM12.50 worth of vegetables and a kilo of coconut milk. It pours again the moment I reached home. Quickly kept all my purchases and whipped up ikan pari masak asam dengan terung and kailan goreng bawang putih. Yummm... When I cook in the evening, I normally have enough left overs for next day lunch. I had just that for lunch today. Now I'm wondering what to cook with that full fridge. Takder idea... takder idea.... takder idea.... takder idea... I think I'm more creative when the fridge is emptying and I'm too lazy to go to the market :p

Under not so normal circumstances, for example when I want to travel and the house will be vacant for few days, I prefer empty fridge just in case we have power outage problem. Returned home to spoilt goods 3-4 times already since we stayed here. When I'm busy, I prefer full fridge so instead of worrying about buying food, I can just quickly whipped up something. Anything will do as long as I can keep from getting hungry when I'm busy with work.