Pantry staples

There was a recent discussion from some facebook friends on cooking for your family. I get tired of the monotony of cooking for everyone. I actually love to cook when I have time and I'm feeling inspired which unfortunately is only about 20% of the
time. It got me to thinking though that I usually do something that I think is important. For me it's done without thinking but not everyone does it. I think it's important to keep your pantry stocked with stuff that you use all the time. Most people cook similar stuff regularly. I found a list that I think is pretty good and I'm happy to say I have almost the complete list at my house. Consider keeping most of this stuff stocked at your house along with ingredients you use all the time. Whenever it goes on sale stock up on it. Figure out how much you use a year and stock accordingly. That way when you are having a bad day you can pull out a couple of ingredients and throw something together rather than ordering expensive pizza's. Took my own advice yesterday. Went to Walmart with my internet coupons and stocked up. They of course had to call the manager after my $72 in coupons locked up the register, buy hey, now I have an over full pantry, and I didn't have to pay too much for it. I always warn people who get in line behind me that I'm going to take a long time. I had almost 100 coupons so I know what it must be like to stand in line behind me. One guy wisely went somewhere else, but another lady told me if I had the patience to coupon shop then she had the patience to wait behind me. How cool was that! When she saw my total she told me how much she enjoyed watching me. I gave her a coupon for one of the items she was buying as a thank you. I also leave soon to expire coupons in the store for others. My pantry is so full now I need another one. Can anyone help me out?

Pantry Stockpiles:

Baking & Spices

baking soda
baking powder
cornstarch
yeast
flour
salt
pepper
peppercorns
sugar
confectioner’s sugar
brown sugar
light corn syrup
vanilla extract
ground cinnamon
nutmeg
ground cloves
powdered ginger
basil
oregano
chili powder
dry mustard
paprika
thyme
tarragon
dill
bay leaves
poultry seasoning
beef, chicken & vegetable bouillon cubes
cream of tartar
unseasoned bread crumbs
Bisquick or pancake mix
powdered milk
unsweetened cocoa powder
unsweetened baking chocolate
chocolate chips



General & Condiments

rice
pasta
dried onion soup mix
tomato paste
tomato sauce
canned tomatoes
peanut butter
jelly
canned tuna
raisins
chocolate syrup
cereals
chicken or beef stock
canned soups
canned beans
olives
canned pears
canned peaches
applesauce
vegetable oil
olive oil
red wine vinegar
white wine vinegar
vegetable shortening
nonstick cooking spray
mayonnaise
ketchup
mustard
salad dressings
soy sauce
hot pepper sauce
Worcestershire sauce
barbecue sauce
salsa
honey
maple syrup
white wine
red wine



Refrigerator

milk
eggs
butter
cheese
yogurt
cottage cheese
cream cheese
sour cream
meats/fish
deli meats
bacon
juices
carrots
celery
lemon
mushroom
lettuce
peppers



Freezer

orange juice concentrate
corn
green beans
spinach
peas
mixed vegetables
ground beef
chicken breasts
shrimp
dinner rolls or bread
ice cream
pie crust
nuts



Fresh

oranges
apples
bananas
tomatoes
potatoes
garlic
onions
bread