Originally a pantry was understood to be a cool and dark place where perishable foods such as freshly baked bread could be stored. It could be a room where food, provisions, dishes or linens were kept. It is usually in close proximity to the kitchen although sometimes they may be found in the basement orContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: What is a Pantry?”
Category Archives: Prudent Pantry
Prudent Pantry: Canning Questions
Recently I’ve been getting questions regarding canning. As we gear up towards the time of the year when people tend to do more canning I imagine I will be getting more questions. If you have a question, feel free to post it in the comment section. People have been canning for generations. Although it isContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Canning Questions”
Asparagus Egg Drop Soup
This Asparagus Egg Drop Soup recipe is light, quick and easy – and so good! Feel free to use any other vegetable if you are not an asparagus fan.
Prudent Pantry: Keeping an Eye on Your Credit Report
I debated whether or not this would actually fall under the category of Prudent Pantry. However just as it is important to keep a well stocked pantry in is also prudent to keep an eye on our finances. In this world where identity theft is an ever-growing problem and can take years to clear upContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Keeping an Eye on Your Credit Report”
Homemade Dog Biscuits
As we stock our pantries let’s not forget about our four legged friends! As a treat for our dogs I decided to make Homemade Dog Biscuits.
Prudent Pantry: Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter is a staple in our house. Now that our children are out of the house we don’t use it as often as we used to but it is still a staple I like to have on hand. According to the “best by” date on jars of peanut butter, and from what I readContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Peanut Butter”
Mom’s Corn Chowder
This chowder recipe has been enjoyed for years. Today was a cloudy day and I decided it was a perfect day to make a batch of Mom’s Corn Chowder.
Prudent Pantry: Storing Coffee
I love my morning cup of coffee. I have been keeping my extra coffee beans in the freezer. Lately I began to wonder it this was the best way to store coffee. Is it possible to store coffee long-term? The enemies of roasted coffee are moisture, air, light and heat. Storing your coffee away fromContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Storing Coffee”
Prudent Pantry: Coconut Oil
Last week I mentioned the virtues of Olive Oil, today I’m going to talk about a new oil to me – coconut oil. I recently started reading more about coconut oil in various blogs and discovered it was used in making hand lotions. Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meatContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Coconut Oil”
Prudent Pantry: Basic items including olive oil
There are several basic items you should have in your pantry. With these few essential ingredients on hand you’ll always be able to whip up a meal quickly. Olive Oil Vegetable Oil Balsamic Vinegar Red Wine Vinegar Salt & Pepper Spices Canned Tuna Canned Beans Chicken Broth Tomato Paste Jarred Marinara Sauce Red & WhiteContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Basic items including olive oil”
Nancy on the Home Front 