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Deborah T.
June 14, 2018
Several boxes of pasta, fettuccine, linguine, penne, etc. Specialty pasta sauce from the
local gourmet market. Bread flour and yeast for making homemade bread. Buttermilk and cornmeal for cornbread. Lentils, black beans and chickpeas for healthy high fiber dishes. Truffle Zest is my new favorite spice!
local gourmet market. Bread flour and yeast for making homemade bread. Buttermilk and cornmeal for cornbread. Lentils, black beans and chickpeas for healthy high fiber dishes. Truffle Zest is my new favorite spice!
SophieL
June 14, 2018
My Pantry staples:
Baking - flours (all-purpose, cake, whole wheat, pastry), baking soda, baking powder, Penzey's cake spice and pie spice, vanilla bean paste, Kosher salt
Eggs
Unsalted butter
High-quality canned tomatoes (San Marzano)
TJ's frozen fire-roasted corn
Mini peppers (assorted colors)
Onions (yellow, green, red, shallots)
Envy apples
Penzey's herb blends (Fox Point, Mural of Flavor, Sunny Paris, Tuscan Sunset, Arizona Dreaming, Sandwich Sprinkle, Seasoned Salt, California Seasoned Pepper)
Grated cheese (Asiago blend, Mexican blend, sharp Cheddar)
Pasta (all shapes)
Rao spaghetti sauce
Yogurt (Greek, Icelandic, Whole Milk)
Baking - flours (all-purpose, cake, whole wheat, pastry), baking soda, baking powder, Penzey's cake spice and pie spice, vanilla bean paste, Kosher salt
Eggs
Unsalted butter
High-quality canned tomatoes (San Marzano)
TJ's frozen fire-roasted corn
Mini peppers (assorted colors)
Onions (yellow, green, red, shallots)
Envy apples
Penzey's herb blends (Fox Point, Mural of Flavor, Sunny Paris, Tuscan Sunset, Arizona Dreaming, Sandwich Sprinkle, Seasoned Salt, California Seasoned Pepper)
Grated cheese (Asiago blend, Mexican blend, sharp Cheddar)
Pasta (all shapes)
Rao spaghetti sauce
Yogurt (Greek, Icelandic, Whole Milk)
Hana A.
June 15, 2018
LOVE Rao's sauce so much! Thanks for sharing, SophieL! Will have to look for these Envy apples you speak of...
Jessie
June 11, 2018
I was disabled and low-income so I had to improvise a lot while my kids were growing up. So, I didn't have a pantry, per se, but cereals, like Cheerios, Raisin Bran and plain corn flakes (they're multipurpose!) were a monthly purchase. Also soy milk from the local Asian market was essential because my younger son was dairy-allergic.
For the rest of my meals, I kept a good relationship going with my local butcher (yes, we had one in the neighborhood in the 90's!) and they kept me supplied with drumstick bones for all kinds of soups. I also made sure my kids ate both plant and animal protein so they wouldn't feel hungry after dinner. Snacks were either fruit or, about once a week, a walk to the also local organic co-op for tasting the cheeses and artisan breads they had on offer. We sometimes, if the budget allowed, would take home a few ounces of feta or an aged cheese because we could buy fresh-baked bread just around the corner and add things like butter or sliced cold cuts for a light meal on the weekends.
They've grown into amazing cooks and love to eat all kinds of foods.
Proud of my 2 boys!
For the rest of my meals, I kept a good relationship going with my local butcher (yes, we had one in the neighborhood in the 90's!) and they kept me supplied with drumstick bones for all kinds of soups. I also made sure my kids ate both plant and animal protein so they wouldn't feel hungry after dinner. Snacks were either fruit or, about once a week, a walk to the also local organic co-op for tasting the cheeses and artisan breads they had on offer. We sometimes, if the budget allowed, would take home a few ounces of feta or an aged cheese because we could buy fresh-baked bread just around the corner and add things like butter or sliced cold cuts for a light meal on the weekends.
They've grown into amazing cooks and love to eat all kinds of foods.
Proud of my 2 boys!
Hana A.
June 12, 2018
Thank you for sharing, Jessie - sounds like your boys are so lucky to have you for a mom!
Leslie V.
June 15, 2018
We are 200 miles from the store we chose to shop ( as i am retired employee and still get my discount) so having a well stocked pantry is a real must. Several freezers, too.
Rita P.
June 11, 2018
Raising a family to be healthy, wealthy, and wise, is number one priority on the list. I loved that time in my life. The essential ingredients in my kitchen were and still are the same as Joannas with a few additions.
From the Garden:
Fresh tomatoes and cucumbers.
Green beans
New Potatoes.
Corn
From the Grocery Store:
10 lb bag of Irish Potatoes
Real Butter
From The Farm:
Fresh Eggs
From the Garden:
Fresh tomatoes and cucumbers.
Green beans
New Potatoes.
Corn
From the Grocery Store:
10 lb bag of Irish Potatoes
Real Butter
From The Farm:
Fresh Eggs
Hana A.
June 11, 2018
Thanks for sharing your list, Rita! It's always so great to see how others stock their pantries. New potatoes are my favorite. :)
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