The Essential Pantry List

What are the must have’s in your pantry? Well for me there are staples that I cannot live without, otherwise I will get kind of cranky. Yeah I know – hard to believe that I can be cranky but just ask Mrs. Zesty… it happens. Rarely but it happens.

Keeping a well stocked pantry will save you time and money throughout the year, and enable you to throw a quick dinner together on a moment’s notice.  But it also takes time and money to stock up.  Whether you’re just starting out in your apartment/dorm room or you have yourself a whole new kitchen, my advice is to take things slowly and buy what you eat.  The worst thing you can do is buy if you see a fancy item that is on sale but then you realize in 6 months, “what the heck did I buy that for – I don’t eat it”.

Everyone’s kitchen may contain different items, because we all have different tastes (and family sizes), but here’s my basic pantry list to get you started.  Once you have everything you need you can keep your kitchen well stocked by replacing items as they run out.

What are your must haves?  Pasta, crackers, peanut butter?  Do remember this is a basic list…. normally my pantry list would be as long as my body ( which is not super long at 5′9 but you get the point)… but I did a condensed version just for you.

Because I am so adventurous and exciting, I thought it would be FUN if you told me your essential pantry list and than all the students that read this would get a sense of variety and it would aid in choosing what should be in their pantry.  So list a few in the comments and have fun!

Have a super Thursday!  I am pretty excited/nervous – little zesty starts school today!!!  I cannot believe it.  We are planting a tree in the yard when he gets home so we will be able to remember his first day!  Talk to you guys tomorrow form the air.

Take care

zesty

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