Comments on: A Well-Stocked Pantry: The First Step to a Healthier You

By: Planning a Menu: The Next Step to a Healthier You

Planning a Menu: The Next Step to a Healthier You — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:44:12 +0000

[...] If you’re planning a menu and cooking at home, you’ve already won half the battle. I already detailed my feelings regarding eating at fast food establishments versus in your own home, but when it comes right down [...]

By: Stocking Your Pantry for Home Cooking: The Basics | Food for My Family

Stocking Your Pantry for Home Cooking: The Basics | Food for My Family — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:33:33 +0000

[...] and the health of your family to cook at home from scratch. As I mentioned recently in my post on Complete Organizing Solutions, having your pantry stocked so that you’re cooking more from home and from scratch is the [...]

By: Alison @ Hospitality Haven

Alison @ Hospitality Haven — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:03:31 +0000

I agree – your list is great! I keep most of what you have on your list, plus some things like oatmeal, dried fruit, coconut oil, shredded coconut, etc. Wonderful reminder!

By: Gina

Gina — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:42:03 +0000

Great list! I keep an eye on the times of year that you can stockpile these staples for free/almost free using sales and coupons. Baking supplies are lowest just before Thanksgiving, for example. One of the myths I hear most often is that you can only get “junk food” with coupons, but it’s not true. I have plenty of canned beans and tomatoes, whole wheat pasta, and other healthy pantry staples in my pantry that I’ve gotten free/almost free with coupons.

By: Marci@OvercomingBusy

Marci@OvercomingBusy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:41:32 +0000

I have found that if I keep my pantry well stocked, my trips to the grocery store and nights eating dinner out are greatly reduced. Great list!