 Stocking the part-time pantry
When you're not there full time, what can you keep in the pantry that will have a shelf life and help with quick food decisions? The following is a list than can help give you ideas for snacks, meals or unexpected company:
A variety of scone, bread and muffin mixes *
Dried soups that are complete with all necessary ingredients *
 Pastas *
Variety of canned beans
Canned or marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, etc...
Oils and Vinegars
Mustards, salsas, relishes
Marinades and salad dressings
Cocktail mixes and rimmers
Flavored Coffee and Teas
* store all dry goods in air tight containers to guard against moisture on the waterfront
- A breakfast of fresh brewed coffee and hot muffins are a treat on the weekends up north.
- Bake a fresh loaf of bread with some hot soup on a cold winter day after hitting the slopes.
- Canned beans, artichokes and roasted peppers can be used with the pastas for a great summertime salad or combined with the relishes can make a great topping for burgers.
- Use for cooking, salads, bread dipping or marinades.
- Marinades and salad dressings can be used for barbecue or toppings for fresh fruit.
- Cocktail mixes and rimmers can make fun summertime drinks either virgin for the kids or mixed with alcohol.
Put your pantry on ice, use your freezer
Thin sliced lunch meat and a variety of sliced cheeses
Tortillas
Bread
Shrimp and Crab
Various meats, burger, steaks, chicken, etc... |
It's raining and nothing to do, cook with your kids! 