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.
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
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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
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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
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Flour
Baking Powder Ground Almonds |
Sugar
Baking Soda Cocoa Powder |
Brown Sugar
Chopped Walnuts |