Day 24: The Pantry

Ok, so I've managed to convince you that home made is the way to go.  You are excited to begin this adventure, and you are starting in the kitchen.  What in the world should you stock in your pantry?

I have no idea.

But, I can tell you what I stock in mine.  Again, no picture of my amazing and awesome and completely chaotic one and only closet in the house turned pantry and storage for pretty much everything pantry.  You'll just have to imagine.

This list is not comprehensive; it's just what I always have on my grocery list.  You'll want to make your own master list based on what your family eats.  I recommend looking at your favorite recipes and starting there.  If your favorite recipes are mixes or convenience foods, find a recipe to substitute.  Kitchen Stewardship is a great place to start, and she also shares her staple pantry items on her blog.  I also highly recommend Simply in Season Expanded Edition (World Community Cookbook)

for simple, seasonal cooking.  Ok, enough soapbox.  Here is my master staple item list for my family's pantry (and refrigerator):

black beans
rice
quinoa

natural peanut butter
tomato paste
honey
real maple syrup
dried fruit
nuts
oats
unbleached flour
buckwheat
raw sugar
whole milk cheese
greek yogurt
pasta
roasted peppers*
crushed tomatoes*
applesauce*
eggs
yeast
real butter
coconut oil
sesame seeds
olive oil
potatoes
milk
flax
seasonal fruits and veggies*

I bet I'm forgetting something

*home made or bought seasonally and frozen if possible

oh hey, I found a picture of my pantry:

Source: designsponge.com via Allie on Pinterest

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