Sage-Tips

How do I use everything in my pantry?

How to Eat Down the Pantry and Start Fresh

1. 1) Take a food inventory.
2. 2) Set aside extras for emergencies.
3. 3) Get creative with what you have on hand.
4. 4) Don’t replace the packaged items you cleared away.
5. 5) Make the shift toward local, in-season grocery shopping.
6. 6) Still struggling?
7. Bonus Pantry Tips:

How do I stock my pantry and freezer?

How to Stock Your Pantry and Freezer

1. Salt. I use Redmond Real Salt, Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt and Maldon sea salt.
2. Seasonings and Spices.
3. Condiments.
4. Oils, Vinegar and Cooking Fats.
5. Stock and Broth.
6. Canned Beans.
7. Rice & Grains.
8. Legumes.

How do you do the pantry challenge?

The idea is to buy no groceries for a fixed amount of time – anywhere from a week to a month – and make all your meals entirely out of what you already have in the pantry and freezer. It offers a way to clear the clutter out of the pantry, avoid food waste, and save money, all at the same time.

How do I keep my inventory in the pantry?

DIFFERENT WAYS TO DO YOUR KITCHEN INVENTORY

1. Use a paper checklist/inventory and put it in a plastic page protector.
2. Use a paper checklist/inventory on a clipboard in the pantry.
3. If you don’t like to do it old school and prefer to work on your laptop or tablet, use a digital spreadsheet in a program like Google Sheets.

What should a well stocked pantry have?

A WELL STOCKED PANTRY

• Legumes. favorite dried legumes: lentils, black beans, pinto, split peas.
• Rice. I love long-grain white jasmine or basmati rice best.
• Pastas. If you are Gluten-Free, my favorite brand is Jovial Brown Rice Pasta.
• Oils:
• Vinegars.
• Salsas + Hot sauces.
• Sauces for flavoring:
• Canned Tomato Products:

What do chefs keep in their pantry?

Some popular pantry staples include items like basic spices and seasonings (think dry herbs or sea salt), olive oil, dry or canned beans, bags of rice, and canned tomatoes.

How do you live on a low food budget?

19 Clever Ways to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget

1. Plan your meals.
2. Stick to your grocery list.
3. Cook at home.
4. Cook large portions and use your leftovers.
5. Don’t shop when you’re hungry.
6. Buy whole foods.
7. Buy generic brands.
8. Avoid buying highly processed food.

How do you keep track of freezer contents?

There are multiple ways to track your food inventory: in an app, written on the appliance (fridge or freezer), written on a dry-erase board, or written on paper. How long do foods last in the freezer? Food kept frozen below zero will be safe to eat indefinitely. However, its taste and texture may decrease over time.

Is there an app for food inventory?

FreshFridge. FreshFridge is a complete app that helps you to track the food you have in your fridge and freezer, as well as non-perishable items. The app is useful too to make your shopping list and it brings you recipe suggestions based on the items you have.