Pantry
challenges aren’t just great for saving money, but they help me to control food
waste and allow me to keep my food inventory under control and more manageable. One thing that often happens with me is that
I end up with quite a bit of food “squirreled” away in my freezer along with
several open items in my refrigerator and freezer. I’ve decided it is time for me to start
working on these things.
Open packages
of frozen foods and anything in the kitchen freezer that could be at risk of
freezer burn along with any fresh produce and dairy that could spoil is my top
priority. I also want to finish up a few
open condiments that have been hanging around for a while so they don’t have a
chance to get weird.
In the
pantry I’ll be focusing on canned items that are getting older like some of my
soups, chili as well as fruits and vegetables.
It is always good to make sure these items are rotated to be used and
replaced on a routine basis.
In the
process I am also looking to stretch my food dollars to get the most out of every
item and save even more money, if possible.
I want to make wise choices and still boost my proteins and nutrients in
the process. Challenge accepted!
Of
course, it will be important to make sure I prepare meals I enjoy eating so I
will actually eat them rather than let them languish and go to waste. Variety is key to keeping me satisfied. That’s pretty much my plan. Well, I guess I’d better get started!
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