PANTRY CHECK LIST

...not to be confused with panty check list..

People often have trouble making good things to eat and use all sorts of excuses as to why they can't...money, time, knowledge. While all of these reasons are valid - the main reason is usually that they are lacking in a well stocked pantry. Keeping things like beans and grains on hand is good way to have a base to add your veggies to. Having things on hand in your kitchen is such an easy thing to do and all you need is some planning and a check list.

This list does not include fruits and veggies which of course you should always have in your house. They are sort of dependant on what's available and perhaps that should be another list...(working on it). Again, I mean organic for ALL of your pantry items...I know it can be difficult but - there are some things like tofu, nuts, dried fruit, spices and oils that are just not an exception. Also, this list is like a suggestion box, not a MUST HAVE list. It's to give you an idea. So, without further ado..

Enjoy!


PANTRY CHECKLIST:

1. WHOLE GRAINS
- brown rice
- millet
- quinoa
- kamut
- buckwheat
- brown rice pasta
- soba noodles

2. BEANS – both dried and canned, since sometimes reconstituting beans just takes too long
- kidney beans
- chickpeas
- black beans
- lentils

3. BEAN PRODUCTS
- tempeh
- tofu: avoid all tofu products like TVP and pre-made fake meat

4. NUTS
- raw almonds
- walnuts
- cashews
- nut butters: almond butter, natural peanut butter

5. SEEDS
- pumpkin seeds
- sesame seeds
- flax seeds

6. OILS
- extra virgin olive oil
- sesame oil, cold pressed
- coconut oil: cold pressed – get the good stuff
- flax seed oil

7. SEASONINGS
- tamari
- sea salt
- fresh pepper
- veggie broth powder
- vinegars: apple cider, rice, balsamic
- spices (find non-irradiated dried spices): cayenne pepper, cumin, cinnamon, etc.
- fresh herbs: cilantro, basil (my musts, if in season)

8. FLOURS AND MEALS
- your flour of choice: spelt, rice, whole wheat
- corn meal

9. SWEETENERS
- maple syrup
- honey
- sucanut (for baking)

10. OTHER
- non-dairy milk: rice, soy, almond
- lemons, limes
- dried fruit: cranberries, raisons, apricots, coconut
- canned tomatoes (both whole and paste for sauces and stews)
- miso paste
- dried seaweed
- nutritional yeast
- baking soda
- baking powder
- whole grain wraps (Ezekial 4:9 sprouted wraps)
- dry cereals (like granola)
- rice cakes, crackers for snacking