Well written and thoughtful responses. Thank you Ken, Kristine and esw.

Baal, these guys mention HABIT and that's what's happening to me when I "look in the fridge" I've always done that it seems. For me it's important that I've recognized it's a habit, accepted that I do it without much forethought, and now, ultimately, change my habit. Perhaps with a new one like re-arrange the forks in the drawer

Thanks guys, this was very helpful.