Pantry Talk

Some good info was disseminated last night regarding what to have in your pantry. Since so many of you are yutes who might be packing the pantry for the first time I thought a fan post of the suggestions would be useful. That way when you want to check it out you can simply type Pantry Talk in the archives and this fanpost will show up.

Ok, food question

what are your must haves for your pantry? I’m trying to compile a shopping list here of stuff I need to start out with and I was curious what you guys consider absolutely necessary.

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by Maddz on Oct 18, 2011 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Are we talking just

making breakfast, lunch and dinner, no baking, etc.

by bhsportsguy on Oct 18, 2011 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Canned

Tuna, sardines, black beans, garbanzo beans. Also, peeled tomatos, tomato sauce, maybe canned corn if you want.

Buy tomato paste in a tube, it costs more but you can keep it in the fridge for a long time, you rarely need more than a tablespoon or more at a time.

Dry pasta, penne, spaghetti. Balsami rice.

Spices, kosher salt, black peppercorns, cayenne pepper, tabasco sauce

by bhsportsguy on Oct 18, 2011 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cooking oils

canola, grapeseed, first cold pressed olive oil, can of spray oil (PAM).

by bhsportsguy on Oct 18, 2011 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aluminium foil

plastic wrap, zip locs.

by bhsportsguy on Oct 18, 2011 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

good call, nearly forgot about those

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by Maddz on Oct 18, 2011 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

that’s a pretty darn good list

by Hollywood Joe on Oct 18, 2011 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think we went through this before

Also do not buy anything super sized unless you plan to eat all of it right away or you can freeze it.

by bhsportsguy on Oct 18, 2011 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

right.

the only thing i plan on buying in bulk are chicken breasts because they’re easy to make quickly. when i get my crock pot back, i’m gonna start experimenting again.

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by Maddz on Oct 18, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chicken

Thighs, I implore you.

by bhsportsguy on Oct 18, 2011 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like thighs better myself but they don’t come in big freezer friendly bags. I’m a broke grad student, remember. :)

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by Maddz on Oct 18, 2011 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

They do at Smart & Final, and Costco too if you are a member.

by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2011 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m not but my mom is! Thanks

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by Maddz on Oct 18, 2011 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don’t need to be a member at S&F. Also, look for the weekly sales at the local grocery stores and pounce when the chicken is on sale, and put those Ziploc bags to good use!

by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2011 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

another good call. :)

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by Maddz on Oct 18, 2011 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

So you would not incur HJ's wrath

I did not list any pre-made Spaghetti sauce.

by bhsportsguy on Oct 18, 2011 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like making my own sauce, so the tomato paste and peeled tomatoes were on the list already :)

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by Maddz on Oct 18, 2011 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dry Spices

Herbs de Provence, Oregano, Nutmeg, Powdered mustard, Basil Leaves, Cumin, Kosher Salt, Vanilla, Cloves. Replace after a year if not used.

Buy fresh and use immediately: Parsley, Basil, Thyme, Rosemary

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by mleadman on Oct 18, 2011 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vanilla isn’t dry, but it’s important if you want to bake

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by mleadman on Oct 18, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Herbes de Provence: thyme. rosemary, savory, others optional (sage, basil, lavender which is not traditional). You’re already getting two of them fresh, as you should. Might as well do them all.

Farmers Market where I live has about a dozen herbs fresh every week.

by berkowit28 on Oct 18, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Soy sauce.

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by David Young on Oct 18, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

and I always keep a small bottle of sesame oil on hand.

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by David Young on Oct 18, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Replace after a year if not used.

Do you normally restock your spices the same time each year, or do you sharpie the dates onto the caps or something?

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by David Young on Oct 18, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

round January or so. I’m not precise

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by mleadman on Oct 18, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

We call it

Fart on Vinyl

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by mleadman on Oct 18, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

also they are much higher in cholesterol

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by nolander on Oct 18, 2011 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

and wax paper.

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by David Young on Oct 18, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, just the basics

it’s going to be fun to buy the first batch of stuff. haha

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by Maddz on Oct 18, 2011 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Then stop at Trader Joe’s, buy three cases of Two Buck Chuck; that will make the pantry look more full. :)

by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2011 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

All kidding aside

I find the 2BC merlot and sauvingnon blanc as good wines to cook with.

by bhsportsguy on Oct 18, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

And since they’re corked you have a good excuse to drink the rest.

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by regfairfield on Oct 18, 2011 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

once we get everything put it away in the apartment, we should have you guys over for a cooking night. or a potluck. something like that.

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by Maddz on Oct 18, 2011 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

You guys are gonna have a finished apartment before I do.

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by regfairfield on Oct 18, 2011 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

probably. :)

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by Maddz on Oct 18, 2011 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Super basic: olive oil, salt, pepper, whatever go-to spices you prefer

by Eric Stephen on Oct 18, 2011 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do you put alcohol in your pantry?

by fbihop on Oct 18, 2011 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I keep mine in my bloodstream

by Jack Huber on Oct 18, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

-brown rice
-chicken broth
-bread
-beans(black pinto and kidney)
-pasta

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by nolander on Oct 18, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

tomatoe sauce
tomatoe paste
whole peeled tomatoes

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by nolander on Oct 18, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

tomafinger

by berkowit28 on Oct 18, 2011 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

ramen

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by nolander on Oct 18, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions