Cheap Tip: Keeping a List of What is in the Pantry
Having a well-stocked pantry (well, and knowing how to use those ingredients but that is another matter) is one key to cheap cooking. An important aspect of maintaining a well-stocked pantry is replenishing the pantry when the prices of the item is at its lowest price point. Z. and I regularly eat a number of canned items (tomatoes, tomato sauce, a variety of beans, and tuna for myself) and a handful of different grains. Living in a small space, our pantry is spread out over a few kitchen cupboards and a hallway closet. When everything is tucked away we cannot easily see how much of a particular item we have. To help solve this problem, we started making a list of our stock with the amount when we would reorganize the pantry. This worked fine but the list would eventually make its way to the recycling bin. Then one of us had the bright idea to tape the list to the inside of the cupboard door. I was very proud of us! We make a mark every time we remove one of the items from the cupboard. This way, we have an idea as to how much of the item we have been using lately to help use decide how much to stock up. In addition, we tend to forget something is in the pantry if we do not use if very frequently; the list is a great reminder.
P.S. Do not forget to write the expiration date where you can easily see it.
No comments:
Post a Comment