Everyday Food for Busy People
I like my pantry because it’s big enough and it’s convenient to the cooking area in my kitchen. But I’m not in love with the wire shelves. Things tip over on them. Things like small bottles and boxes of cereal. And things spill, like molasses dripping onto boxes and cans, creating sticky puddles in the floor.
Paying for solid shelving was out of the question. I found a cheaper solution with the shelf liners at Walmart. [Read more…] about Organizing the Pantry – Quick Fix for Wire Shelves
I got an email from a reader named Missy, asking what are the must-have pantry and freezer items that I keep on hand. The answer to that will be a bit different for everyone, but there are some basics that round out any pantry or freezer.
Produce Items
Garlic – I love having fresh garlic cloves to cook with.
Onions – essential
Potatoes – These can be stored for a while without going bad, so they are nice to keep on hand. They’re also very versatile.
Carrots – These also will hold up for a while in the crisper drawer.
Canned/Dry Items
All of these items are commonly used in recipes. If you have these on hand, you can throw together a simple Mexican or Italian meal or a quick casserole.
Baking/Cooking Items [Read more…] about Pantry and Freezer Staples
I had to go to the grocery yesterday to get some dairy and produce. I’ve been doing this challenge to eat out of the pantry and freezer since Tuesday. I hope to carry it through next week.
The good news is that I saved about $100 over what my usual grocery cost is. I bought the normal amounts of dairy and produce that I usually buy each week, but nothing else. The shopping took a fraction of the time it usually takes – another plus!
How have you done with saving money during this challenge? Share in the comment section.
It’s not too late to join us in the challenge. You can read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 at these links.
Do you have a super cheap meal that you like to make?
I’m working on a post that will list the cheapest meals on my site, as well as link to other blogs that have cheap meals. If you have a meal posted on your blog, send me an email (eatpoetry@gmail.com) with a link. If you don’t have the recipe posted on your blog, or don’t have a blog you can still send me the recipe. I love to hear from readers and highlight your ideas.
Have you joined the challenge yet? If you missed Part 1, you can read it here.
The other day I took an inventory of the contents in my freezer and pantry. Here’s what I found.
[Read more…] about How to Find Money in Your Freezer/Pantry part 2 – Make a Menu