Pantry
What to keep on hand....
Take a look at your pantry. Is it messy and everything just tucked in where it might fit? Can you find what you need? You probably need to organize your pantry!
When organizing your pantry it is a good idea to always keep like items / food together. For instance: Keep all canned vegetables and canned fruits together. Do the same with canned meats, chili, and soups. Boxed mixes such as mac & cheese, hamburger helper, rice & noodle mixtures can be in one area. Put breakfast items in one spot: cereal, granola bars, etc. Dry items: cake mixes, icing, and similar items should be stored together, as should snack items. The top shelf would be a good place for things you use less often and thing you use the most should be at eye level.
Keep a pencil and notepad in the pantry. Make notes as you use an item—your shopping list will be ready to go when you are!
Here’s a good basic list of items I try to keep in my pantry:
Refrigerator
Eggs
Butter or margarine
Cheeses
Milk
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Worcestershire sauce
Ketchup
Jellies or jams
Refrigerator biscuits
Bacon
Freezer
Ice
Vegetables
Ground beef
Whole chicken
Bacon
Breads and rolls
Prebaked pizza shells
Flour tortillas
Non-dairy topping
Ice cream or frozen yogurt
Frozen fruits
Fruits and Vegetables
White potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Onions
Garlic
Sweet peppers
Lettuce
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Carrots
Celery
Apples
Oranges
Parsley
Dry Items
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Confectioner's sugar
Brown sugar
Baking soda
Baking powder
Cornstarch
Unsweetened cocoa
Biscuit mix
Vegetable shortening
Pasta
Onion soup mix
Rice
Canned Goods and Other Things
Whole tomatoes
Tomato paste & sauce
Chicken broth
Condensed soups
Canned fruits & vegetables
Pie fillings
Pasta
Worcestershire sauce
Soy sauce
Tuna
Evaporated milk
Peanut butter
Assorted pickles
Olives
Salsa
Light corn syrup
Pancake syrup
Honey
Pure vanilla
Bouillon
