In my last blog we talked about planning and how it is helpful in what we have to do. Well this week we will talk about what staple items we should keep on hand in our pantries. Keeping certain items that are used in most recipes are vital to your time in preparing a quick and easy meal.
I have included several websites to check out and some that you can print for your grocery trip to the store:
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/helpful-checklist-of-pantry-staples-714146/
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/pantry-staples-checklist-00000000000197/index.html
http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/805755/perfect-pantry-list-for-quick-and-easy-meals
Be sure to invest in air tight containers and label your dry items like flour, cornmeal, pastas, rice, etc to keep bugs from getting in and to better organize your pantry. An organize and well stock kitchen makes for a happy cook. I'm very familiar with the kitchen and I still rely on using a pantry list to pick up items. And while you are stocking your pantry, be sure to pick up aluminium pans, freezer bags, plastic wraps and foil. They too are part of your pantry needs.
Don't try to buy these all at one time, but purchase a few here and there and before you know it, your pantry will be pantry ready.
