PANTRY PREPAREDNESS - Part 2

 Good morning!

How did you do with your pantry inventory? Are you more aware of what you have, or more importantly what you're missing? 

Today is a bit more of that. While cleaning stuff up in my office this week I came across a couple of printouts and a magazine article. I can't reprint them here but I can share the information from them. At some point I'd like to create my own based on their recommendations. When I do, I'll share them. At the end of this post, I'll share a pantry preparedness book by Leisa from Sutton Daze. But first, 

Have you ever watched Guy's Grocery Games on FoodNetwork? Here's a short video below from one of the episodes:

While the contestant chefs are given specific items they must use in their dish, they also have a BASIC PANTRY to work from. Staple items in most every kitchen items at the ready. Usually, you can pull together a quick meal from these staples, even if it's just pancakes and eggs. 

One article I found was from several years ago. May have come from a Taste of Home magazine by the looks of the picture on the back page of this border article. The article was titled Save Yourself Time... With A Shortcut Pantry.

The list includes things that while might not have been in your grandmother's pantry, they are staples for the cooks of today. Here's a brief list:

Bouillon cubes or granuales

Bread crumbs

Cake mixes

Canned vegetables

Canned pie filling or fruits

Canned meats

Tortillas

Grated & shredded cheeses

Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, tarter or bbq sauce

Refrigerated pastry dough

Pizza crusts or mix

Taco and other basic seasonings

Think of all the quick dishes & desserts you could put together by only adding a couple of things for a particular dish.

The other item I found was from Digital-Women.com back in 2005. I checked the link and it doesn't seem to have the same content as before. the complimentary printable was called EveryDay Pantry.

The sub-paragraph says:

"Think you have it? check first - you'll need not only the freshest meats, fish, fruits, and veggies, but also these standbys and staples to fill your recipes with flavor." 

The printable goes on to list foods by the following categories:

BREADS/ CEREALS

DAIRY

FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES

DESSEERTS

BEVERAGES

CONDIMENTS

BAKING GOODS

FROZEN FOODS & MEAT

NON-PERISHABLES

HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES

If you want something you can hold in your hands, I recommend Leisa Sutton's Pantry Preparedness. You'll find it by clicking the link ----> AMAZON

That's it for me this week. I'll have another Pantry Preparedness next week when we'll talk about how to stretch your money and still have a workable pantry.

Be safe, Be prepared, Be Blessed

~ Kelly