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What's in Your Pantry?
Do you have a pantry, or cabinets you use to store your dry goods and non-perishables? It may seem like a personal question, but...What's in your pantry?
Having the basic essentials on hand can make meal planning, spontaneous cookie making, even gift giving a lot easier. The thing is, each of us has preferences, and my essentials might not be yours. Below is a list of the basic Pantry essentials, plus I've added a list for the fridge and freezer.
THE PANTRY
Baking Goods~
- CEREAL~a must have!
- all purpose flour
- cake flour
- granulated (white) sugar
- brown sugar
- confectioner's (powdered) sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- cornstarch
- cream of tartar
- yeast
- salt
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- biscuit mix (see recipe)
- dried breadcrumbs
- cornmeal
- baking chips: chocolate,
peanutbutter, butterscotch
- unsweetened chocolate
- shortening or lard
- reg. or quick oatmeal
- crackers
- honey
- powdered milk
- sweetened condensed milk
- evaporated milk
Canned Goods~
- tomatoes~whole, chopped, crushed
puree, paste and/or sauce
- beans~kidney, green, yellow
- corn~whole kernels, creamed style
- fruit~cocktail, cherries,
peaches, pineapple
- pie filling
- broth or buollion
- soup~condensed, cream of chicken
mushroom, celery, tomato
- meats~tuna, chicken, crab, anchovies
- AND any of your own family's essentials
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THE FRIDGE
Dairy Products~
- milk-your choice
- margarine, butter
- eggs-okay, not really dairy
- sour cream
- yogurt-plain or flavored
- heavy cream
- Cheeses
- cheddar~mild, or sharp
- swiss
- mozzarella
- parmesan
- specialty/gourmet cheese
- cream cheese
Condiments & Sauces~
- ketchup
- mayonaise
- mustard-yellow, honey, spiced
- pickle relishes
- jam or jelly
- pickles
- soy sauce
- steak sauce
- horseradish
- teriyaki sauce
- worcestershire sauce
THE FREEZER
- icecream-gotta have it!
- sherbet or frozen yogurt
- frozen berries, peaches
- frozen veggies-for soups and meals
- icecubes
- phyllo and pastry doughs
- frozen meats
- chicken breasts-boneless, skinless
- chicken~whole or cut-up parts
- ground meats~beef, turkey, pork
- whipped topping
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Obviously, it would cost a small fortune to buy everything you need. Here are some tips:
- Stock up during the sales.
- Rotate your stock with oldest items up front.
- Add something new to your inventory with each shopping trip.
Soon you will have a well-stocked, and fully functioning pantry.
About the Author: Lauren Haugh is your Retreat Coordinator at Mom's Online Retreat, and a Top Line Creations Independent Consultant, #420635. © 2006
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