I've found that, with these lovely little boxes of produce arriving each week, my trips to the grocery store become more about keeping a well-stocked pantry than anything else. The following are items I make sure I always have on hand:
CousCous (from the bulk section, usually both fine-grain and Israeli)
Pasta (my husband prefers a vermicelli, I prefer a corkscrew - we usually have both on hand)
Arborio Rice
Flour
Sugar
Brown Sugar
Good Quality Olive Oil
White Wine
Red Wine
Chicken Stock (I buy the cans, though every now and then I'll get a whole chicken or turkey and make a big batch that lasts FOREVER)
Beef Stock (I just buy the cans)
Red Wine Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar
Canned Beans - Black Beans, Chickpeas and Refried
Large can crushed tomatoes
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Spice Rack:
Salt
Pepper
Dill
Paprika
Tarragon
Oregano
Basil
Rosemary
Cumin
Curry Powder
Cinnamin
Clove
Whole Nutmeg
Cream of Tartar (for baking)
Something I'm Unfamiliar With
Ages ago, I picked up some spice jars for about $10. Since then, I've been refilling them from the bulk department and saving fistfuls of money while keeping our garbage low - the little bags we now get our spices in are re-used when I get fresh herbs in my Greenling box - chop them just before they start to look sad and put them into the little bags and toss them in the freezer. They're not lovely when they thaw, but they're great in soups and other hot preparations.
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