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Getting the kitchen set up for success

Having a well stocked kitchen can make all the difference at meal time. However 'well stocked' can mean different things to different people. Filling your pantry with items that were purchased because they were on sale or someone recommended it is not going to be very helpful. Stock the pantry with the basics, items that the family uses on a regular basis. When trying a new food, buy the small size. If it turns out the family loves it, then buy the larger size. We try to cook from scratch as much as possible, but life can be busy so we also stock a few items like marinara sauce.

​It is also a good idea to find a style of containers and jars that will work with your shelving. We have deep shelves in our kitchen pantry so we use rectangular containers to maximize storage. We also use clear uniform containers. It makes it easier to find the food item we are looking for.
Below is a list of the items we keep stocked in our pantry.

DRY GOODS
​Brown Rice
Barley
Orzo
Lentils
Trail Mix
Dried Cranberries
Corn Meal
Herbs and Spices
​Oatmeal
Navy Beans
Risotto Rice
Split Peas
Granola
Raisins
Bread Crumbs
Herb Mixes
​Black Beans
Macaroni
Mixed Beans for Soup
Israeli Couscous
Popping Corn
Dried Apricots
Salt
Seeds

​CANS, JARS, AND CARTONS
​Diced Tomatoes
Evaporated Milk
Simmer Sauce
Apple Cider Vinegar
Raw Local Honey
​Refried Beans
Tuna
Marinara Sauce
White wine Vinegar
Avocado Oil
​Black Beans
Broth
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar

BAKING SUPPLIES
Flour
Baking Powder
Ground Almonds
Sugar
Baking Soda
Cocoa Powder
Brown Sugar
Chopped Walnuts
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  • Home
  • Seasonal Holiday Recipes
    • First Spring Light
    • Spring Equinox
    • Summer's Dawn
    • Summer Solstice
    • First Harvest
    • Autumn Equinox
    • Hallows' Eve
    • Winter Solstice
  • From the Garden
  • Best Practices
    • Getting the Kitchen Set Up for Success
    • Basic Guide to Eating Healthy
    • Edible Flowers
    • Wildcrafting Guidelines
  • Earth Spirit Press
  • Contact Us