As a proud 5th generation home cook, I have learned to stock my pantry, refrigerator and freezer with certain essentials ~ and those essentials haven’t changed over the decades.
The items below, are staple suggestions only. Keep in mind that I always suggest purchasing quality items for your pantry, refrigerator and freezer . . . they will always prove their worth in the long run!
- Pantry
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Salt (Table, Kosher & Sea Salt)
- Pepper
- Sugar
- Olive Oil
- White Wine Vinegar
- Rice (arborio or long grain)
- Beans (dried or jarred)
- Parchment Paper
- Refrigerator
- Eggs
- Butter
- Whole Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Greek Yogurt
- Parmesan Reggiano Cheese
- Canned or jarred anchovies
- Fresh Lemon
- Freezer
- Puffed Pastry Sheets
- Peas
- Berries
- Garlic
- Ginger
