Over 50 Pantry Staples To Stock Up On For Frugal Meals

[@shesinherapron]

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[@312countrygirl]

I wish you had a printable page of what you call Essentials and what they can be turned into would be helpful!

[@reallifehomemaking3679]

This is all awesome. But when Helene hit. we really saw the holes in our preparedness. With no electric, phone, internet or cell service for over a week. So make sure to think about how will I cook all the food. Have an extra propane or gas or charcoal. With no cell service, think of way to communication with love ones. And ways to get new of what’s going on.

[@kristic4472]

Glad you're safe.

[@mkeoppen20]

Florida here. Our back to back storms made me realize I need a more prepared pantry. (Even though you're taking the risk of a flood taking it anyway) I think I'll still feel better knowing we are better prepared. Thank you for the tips ❤

[@katv1195]

@mkeoppen20 one way to prepare is to put together some simple no-cook or low-cook recipes for times when you have to pull things together and keep the items you need in your pantry. Things like pantry salads made with canned beans or canned potatoes as a base, muesli recipe (uncooked granola), recipes that use tuna straight from the can, efc

[@patriciacooke886]

My dad called white bread from grocery store mattress stuffing.

[@A.l.l16]

Thank you !!!!! Income low but will try and do

[@katv1195]

One shelf of backup food that you can draw from as needed isn't very difficult to build up. Just a few dollars each shop can get you well chosen extras. After repeated power and gas loss due to weather and wildfire, I like to choose things that can be eaten straight out of the can in a cold meal (or cooked in meals if the power is on). Like canned baby potatoes, tuna and peas mixed with an oil & vinegar dressing and dried herbs if you like - makes a tasty salad meal.

[@tinaboggs5056]

Kimmy, I will back you up on the powdered food options! My family loves the Ranch dressing that I make. I always hated purchasing buttermilk just for the 2 cups needed for my recipe. THEN...I discovered powdered buttermilk, and I am hooked. It keeps forever, and I have no waste. ❤

[@faithcrisis2138]

I invested in a gallon of honey in early 2020 and we're getting to the last quart. I use in it tea and baking all the time, so delicious!

[@mdoe37]

The flour in paper bags! I've studied a lot of "stockers" and this has never been presented. Good idea.

[@Larissa-iw5wy]

I love barley in chicken soup 😊 so healthy and hearty

[@taraeklof5407]

My ex-son in law works for Kroger, he told me last week there will be a price hike soon for most food items in the store.

[@jennieavey9115]

Thanks for reminding people that if an emergency happens not all meals will be healthy and balanced.

[@kristic4472]

In an emergency or food scarcity, higher calorie "unhealthy" foods are actually better.

[@gohawks3571]

This is exactly why I've been learning vegan foods! The pandemic opened my eyes, esp for things that I didn't think about going bad, like oil. It's not that it wasn't obvious, it just never happened to me before (having oil go bad for me). I don't even know why I never used lentils before! They're so versatile! I'm learning, and this channel is so helpful ❤️🥰 Thank you!

[@katiemcdaniel3063]

The flour bricks! Brilliant!

[@artisticrabbitatease2806]

You're providing knowledge and have been all along. Thank you for that.

[@rachalnocchi5600]

As an example, one of my personal investments recently has been my electric grain mill. This machine is absolutely the reason I am now grinding my wheat! It does no good to have tons of grain if you never use it. I also have a manual grain mill, but it is very tedious for me to use. I absolutely would if needs be, but boy that electric grinder is awesome!🎉

[@Michelle-i9v]

The flour blocks is the best idea I’ve heard in a long time! I’m going to start tomorrow for some of my basic recipes. 😊

[@crystalgale15]

I'm Asian (Filipino) and SPAM is a staple. I actually love it and if I can only choose to stock pile just 1 canned meat, I will definitely choose Spam. Second would be corned beef or tuna. I could do a lot of meals with just those 3 😁

[@melissan9199]

Kimmy your pantry is impressive and shocking all at once. Great video!

[@samanthahillburhop581]

For chicken/turkey noodles soup I prefer using egg noodles. Before my mom & maternal grandmother passed away, I would help them make egg noodles from scratch. I haven't done it in 30+ years.

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

Oh wow, what an incredible skill and memory to have! I love the thick “Gramma’s” brand in the stores the best.

[@kathytappero7179]

As someone with a soy allergy I need to do most of my own cooking from scratch. I have grown to really enjoy it and appreciate your vids because I always have ingredients o need on hand!

[@My-hodgepodge]

I like doing homemade noodles for chicken soup, but if I can’t I like Amish egg noodles. Also we have a bee yard and yes crystallized honey is the real deal. We harvest and jar about 10 gallons a year. It’s so nice 🤗

[@Chardayvia]

Apple sauce is also a good substitute for eggs (for baking)

[@ggfranco100]

This video is one of the best. It was so informative, so many items I didn't know about Thank you ❤️

[@apaint1959]

Great idea on the bags of flour and sealing them..Going to try that..i also seal in jars or bags my pasta, keeping the air out, it will last longer. Made a mistake leaving noodles in their bags and storing in buckets. It went rancid..

[@sifasackey6575]

All these powder forms of food are amazing, I'm in London, so I need to see if I can get it here. Thanks so much for the info ❤

[@leahcreates7900]

Girl, this is ths may be the most helpful video on youtube ever! thank you!!

[@debperry603]

Awesome video! SO informative!

[@kristinb5121]

I never had Spam until I created a to-go food bag with food for an initial crisis. Not everyone needs this, but we live in earthquake country. The time to get out of a residence is key. So I added those single servings of reduced sodium spam for a lunch option. I've found rotation to be pretty easy just using Spam as a breakfast meat every 6 months for a number of days to use what's coming up for expiration. It's not bad incorporated into scrambled eggs.

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

I love fried sliced Spam with scrambled eggs and toast! It is quite good expensive so I don’t eat it often. My Hispanic neighbor showed me how to make taquitos from canned roast beef in gravy;( they are amazing!)

[@ChristinemAlred-mn5if]

I love your flour storage idea. New subscriber here. Great information. 😊

[@lindaleight5291]

Always happy to learn something new from you. How about a video to show us how to make homemade Knorr sides and Rice a Roni?

[@shesinherapron]

That’s actually on the list! I’m really excited about it

[@carolmain9462]

Hello Kimberly thank you so much for sharing your vlog much appreciated by us all & keep up with the great work that you do ❤️

[@bethdk7328]

My husband likes the German style egg noodles. If he wants the noodles more-almost like a dumpling-I look fo the Reames Homestyle egg noodles in the freezer section.

[@bethdk7328]

(This is my reply about your chick noodle soup question.)

[@Veetribe.]

Oh..ohhhh..my favorite oats..the sprouted one from Costco..amazing

[@starlightdreamer1999]

I store my rice and flour and yeast in the freezer . It works for me.

[@salonsavy6476]

Hi kimmy ,, I have always liked Spam ,, I keep it stocked in my pantry 🤗

[@shesinherapron]

Love it!!🥰

[@barb7014]

Nothing better than a fried Spam Sammy.

[@cambriaperez2865]

I use spam to make fried rice. It's Soo good! My kids don't even see it as a "Oh no we're broke" food. Just that Mama's making rice 🍚 yum. 💝

[@KimC16]

Love this idea.

[@paigeparker146]

Spam fried rice was literally a revelation. Amazing!

[@CraigMomoney-od8ec]

Very comprehensive list and great tips. Thanks for taking the time to help us.

[@shesinherapron]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johannaleverentz9141]

❤ the She's in Her Apron mug ❤

[@juliespencer1164]

Learned a lot from your channel Kimmy i often stock up. loved it. xxx

[@Birdhouselady]

Very informative video. You have some great ideas

[@nancyaltizer4740]

Our family favorite is your creamy chicken orzo soup. I have been sold on orzo ever since!

[@shesinherapron]

Oh yes that’s a yummy one!

[@carolinerebornknight]

Me too

[@leslielousma7913]

I make it all the time! My son calls me when he or his wife are sick asking for it. He really enjoyed it while going through chemo. I always keep the ingredients on hand. I batch cook lots of soups and freeze them, helps in Michigan winters😊

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

I had never tried Orzo until this year, what a game changer!

[@dianamiller5583]

Honey powder is another item I like to keep on hand. I use it for the sweetener when making my yogurt. I also use it in breads. I've also started using powdered milk when making bread. Morning Moos is awesome for drinking.

[@angelikabertrand4045]

May suggest?mice can easily eat the plastic bags.invest in BPA free buckets with mylarbags and lids. You 2 are well stocked. Us 2

[@shannonkatereadsstuff]

Love your hair!

[@melissakalloway1916]

I really like the Walmart version of Spam. The lo salt and reduced fat are as good as, or, to me, better than the branded SPAM. Right now they're only $2.00 a can. Lots of flavors. Try one can and see if you like it.

[@kristinanoall]

Great idea, I’m going to try orzo in my chicken noodle soup! Do you ever make your own chicken stock with scraps? It’s practically free, healthy, and delicious! I made it in my Instant Pot and froze it for years, but once I tried pressure canning it and found out how easy it is, I was hooked!

[@wendelinharrison9571]

Someone mentioned a Printable…I hope you will consider that…even for a fee. Things are getting so hard now.

[@staceymckinsey9252]

The gallon jar of honey that I’m currently using is from my grandparents ranch. They sold the ranch in the mid 80’s. 😮😂

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

Kimmy, question. I believe you have a recent video, showing exactly how you make your basic bread, in your new pans. Can you direct me to that specific video please. I have watched some of your old videos, but they are using regular loaf pans. I like your long, covered pans that you use now. Or maybe you can do a new video on the details of it? Thanks Kimmy.

[@angid3953]

Love all of your information! 💛🧡🤎

[@AshliNielson]

It would be beneficial if you could put a PDF of your "essential pantry items".

[@JuneLewis-u8u]

LOVED this. Yes deeper…

[@CharleneEvenson]

We vacuum seal all our flours and oats.

[@KristopherMeyers-x1r]

This guide was a big help for me, thanks a lot!

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

You always have great ideas. Thank you. We have a Freeze Drier and love it. I like to do meals like soups or stews to make the hydrating easier.

[@KimC16]

I use evaporated milk in my cream soups

[@shesinherapron]

Great idea

[@suedalimonte7863]

I always use orzo in chicken soup. I use it in casseroles instead of rice too.

[@salonsavy6476]

Me too 👍

[@jelliott9711]

Question. Why dont you garden to save on buying canned food ??

[@lindaheeren3804]

Hi Kimmie I saw you put carrots in the freezer but I tried that and left them to defrost and I had to throw them out they were mushy. What did I do wrong help.

[@michellesunshinestar]

Ms. Kimmy, I always have kidney beans. Good for veggie tacos or veggie chili. I'll share this video with my sister. She wants to be a SAHM and could really need these tips.

[@kimjriley5463]

With all that you buy and store, how do they not expired? Would you have to use all your supply within a year or 2 or do you?

[@sandragoss48]

We love orzo & elbow macaroni for chicken soup.

[@yolandaponkers1581]

Also, if things are super duper tight, don’t forget to check out the blessing boxes in your town! They often have bags of dried beans and lots of canned good to tide you over. ❤

[@Blopez383]

This was amazing! Just when I think I've stocked my shelves, there is always more to do!. I need to invest in mylar bags. Thank you as always.😊

[@juststoppingby390]

Where I live canned meat I'd crazy expensive but I love the list and examples of what you make with them. I used pearl barley in chicken soup yimm

[@lynnlewis5728]

When making a grocery list. I don't just think for about that weeks meals. I buy extra cans of beans, diced tomatoes, extra noodles and rice. Fall and winter is a good time to get cans of fruit. I have a harder time getting some items extra because, I'm on a very low sodium diet. And I have to watch my sugar in take too. I've been eating out only 1 meal a week usually it's hard even at that to watch ur sodium levels.

[@cambriaperez2865]

My dad is a spam eater too 💝 he likes to fry it up like fried bologna and eat it like that 💝

[@shesinherapron]

My dad likes to do that as well

[@simplychristina1790]

Love your educational videos and ideas thanks

[@shesinherapron]

Glad you like them! Thanks for being here!

[@kristinb5121]

I like the thin egg noodles for chicken soup, almost like angle hair. It reminds me of the Lipton's soup version.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Great info kimmy. Ty

[@annemarie5009]

Great video Kimmy! I love my freeze dryer too. Been doing lots of eggs lately. Prices are low now but will go up soon (seasonal changes) so stocking up while I can.

[@CharleneEvenson]

Don’t like tuna but I love salmon.

[@JodiT-f4t]

Great video! Thanks for all of the reminders!

[@shesinherapron]

You bet!

[@LisaBullington-x7w]

Kim - do you have any recipes for the Kirkland pulled pork and roast beef? I have them but no clue how to use them 😂

[@rachalnocchi5600]

If you watch the Pantry Food Kit video she has posted in this video, it shows you some ways to use those in meals! I struggled too, but she has some really great ideas for using them. Hope this helps!

[@karenwittfoth5380]

What happens to all those wheat berries if we’re without electricity?? Do you have a hand grinder?

[@carlaguinn6935]

matzo balls in my chicken soup. Yum!

[@tarras3292]

I know someone that has a freeze dryer to do their food for when they go out hunting

[@janetdwyer1867]

Hi kimmi love your channel I learn alot❤

[@shesinherapron]

Thank you, I'm so glad it’s helping!!

[@rhondalaflamme462]

I don’t like canned proteins I just don’t like tastes for some reason. 😊. I love your channel though and wondering if you wouldn’t mind doing some prep meal ideas for empty nesters? 😁. Thanks for sharing great tips!

[@Kathryn-o5f]

I wish I could get a freezer drier. ❤❤❤

[@bakinglady1009]

GREAT video!! Thank you!

[@lisapop5219]

Happily, I can say yes after being tested by Helene. Unfortunately, when shtf, it completely took my appetite 😂. Our kids are on their own and my husband is capable of feeding himself. He didn't feel much like eating either.

[@gohawks3571]

I can imagine! Are you ok? I hope so 🙏🙏🙏

[@patbuegeler7770]

Great tips.

[@shesinherapron]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SunnyShire]

Great video! Love your channel.

[@leslieday9537]

Hi. I am wondering what Mill you are using? Thank You

[@shesinherapron]

Wonder mill

[@JC-kj7ng]

Wow! Great ideas! Thanks, Kimmie!!!

[@shesinherapron]

Glad you like them!

[@donna8212]

Hi there Kimmy! I hope all is well 😊. Excellent video as always. I used to use Acini Di Pepe pasta in my chicken soup. I haven’t seen it in my supermarket lately, so I switched to Orzo ☺️. Hope your day is good 😉🕊️.

[@shesinherapron]

Oh yes I love that pasta for soups as well! Yummy! My day is going good. I hope you’re having an awesome weekend!

[@donnastratton8397]

I grew up eating Spam too. Don't really care for it now, but yeah in a pinch it's good to have and my son loves it. I have several in my stock. After us kids had left home, one of the dinners my daddy loved to have was fried Spam, scrambled eggs, and pork and beans. Lol. Memories!

[@AprilMay-s8e]

How do you cook spam? I have never tried it and have always seen it as a pet caned food but would love to try it.

[@margobaker2383]

Does the marker smell get into the flour? Id write it on the outer bag

[@sweetlifehappywife3460]

Great info again Kimmy ❤

[@karenallen919]

Do you intend to issue a book utilizing freeze dried ingredients for food storage meals. I have a collection of vintage cookbooks for old recipes but few have the food storage vibe. Florida is a long way from Utah.

[@A.l.l16]

Your my twin thank you from the carribbean and funds tight but will try

[@shelbylynnwilliams8520]

Grear video!

[@lilmimi018232]

Good video... we are trying stock back after hurricane Helene hit us hard were we live at NC and we are slowly trying get back were we had small stock started but working from bottom to the top. I am trying becareful what I eat because I'm diabetic type 2 and I been diabetic for 5 years now and it hard when your on insulin and other medicines and get ready get back on keto again helps my diabetes and sugar control. I wanted to see if you can if not it ok see if you can do diabetic foods affordable recipes or keto food recipes either one... I live in small camper full time with husband and 2 dogs...

[@OurHilltopHomestead]

Have you had those weevils get into your pasta noodles? Happened to me for the first time ever!

[@citygirlhomestead]

great ideas

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Thanks 😊... Great ideas!!!

[@thecraftypreschooler8263]

Do you recommend taking the protein out of the store cans and re canning it with a pressure canner for a longer shelf life?

[@shesinherapron]

No

[@cathyb3790]

I agree canned food is a great long term stable food ,,down side tonnes of salt, I try to buy no salt where I can,,,, 😀