How To Stock Your Pantry For Winter

How To Stock Your Pantry For Winter

As we move into the latter half of the year, temperatures get cooler. Food choices also change. How will you stock your pantry this winter?

See how to stock your pantry for winter as food choices change over the season.

Comfort Food Paradise

In the summer it’s hot. We want foods that are light and crisp and cool. When the weather turns cooler in fall and winter, people look towards warmer comfort foods to make them feel better and raise their temperature. This means more soups, stews, casseroles, breads and such. Is your pantry ready to handle the change in meal choices?

Now is the time to make the switch from salads to stews. Vegetables change with different seasons as well as the types of meats that people like to eat. There is just something comforting to come home to a nice hot (and filling) meal when the weather outside is crisp.

Preparing your Pantry

Most of the items you have are probably common staples that any pantry needs. Because you might be making more sauces or desserts, be sure to stock up on those. There is nothing wrong with having two bags of flour especially if you will use them. Dry staples will last a while when kept in a dry, cool and dark place.

Make a list of what you will need. What types of meals do you typically make at this time of the year? Account for those ingredients in your shopping list for your pantry.

Keep a bit of summer in your winter pantry. Can or freeze vegetables and fruits that you would like to enjoy throughout the colder weather. That includes all sorts of berries and summer lettuces. If you have a garden, canning ensures that nothing you have taken the time to grow will go to waste. Freezing fresh veggies and fruits now often provide more flavor than buying out-of-season imported fresh in the store. See my How To Freeze Basil to give you an idea.

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Stock up on stocks for soups and stews. Vegetable, beef and chicken stock or broth add flavor to dishes without adding salt. It is easier than straining and making your own broth. Choose organic or low sodium varieties if that suits your needs better.

Beef up your condiment list. Ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise and oils can be used to create dressings and sauces.

Make room for grains. Quinoa, couscous, oats, oatmeal and barley are great sources of fiber and also create a filling dish. You can eat well and feel full without packing on the pounds this winter.

Don’t forget some common filling staples. A winter pantry wouldn’t be complete without potatoes, garlic and onions. Store them at the lowest level in your pantry. Keep them hanging in the bags they were purchased in if you want. They provide a wealth of meal ideas.

Share how you are stocking your pantry this winter in the comment section below.

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5 Responses to How To Stock Your Pantry For Winter

  1. I am just not known for my cooking on my baking. My way of showing love is ordering takeout. But I would love to change this about myself.
    This is a start.

  2. It is crock pot and soup time. I am putting together some items for earthquake readiness so I am buying a few more canned good than normal to have in 2 pantries. Items like tuna fish, peanut butter, black beans, chickpeas, broth in boxes, etc.

  3. I love to be organized and prepared to cook something up without always having to go to the grocery store. However, I often forget to buy the basics when I am there. Thanks for these great tips!

  4. I need to be more aware of what I do have on-hand. I tend to overbuy when I forget what’s in stock in my own home. But I always have beans and soup around, and noodles, usually.

  5. I am keeping enough staples on hand to add to prepped meals. So ample quinoa, noodles, ect. ! My goal is to not over stock so that we do not waste. One month in the new house so far so good. Meal prepping has been a great asset to my evenings. You can always use broth for anything.

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