pantry items Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:35:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Store Your Dry Goods For Maximum Longevity https://falafelandcaviar.com/how-to-store-your-dry-goods-for-maximum-longevity/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:05:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16302 When you’re stocking up on dry goods, there’s a bit more to consider than you might think when it comes to storage. The need to be careful with your storage will depend on how quickly you use your stock. But it’s always a good idea to have at least enough substantial stuff like lentils, beans, […]

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]]> When you’re stocking up on dry goods, there’s a bit more to consider than you might think when it comes to storage. The need to be careful with your storage will depend on how quickly you use your stock. But it’s always a good idea to have at least enough substantial stuff like lentils, beans, and rice in your pantry for a few extra meals at all times, in case you’re hungry and haven’t been to the store in a while. Here’s how to store your dry goods to make them last.

Environment

Things like oxygen, sunlight, and humidity can all contribute to the degradation of dry goods’ nutritional value, flavor, and of course, safety. So it’s important to store in a dark, cool, dry place like a closed pantry inside where sunlight won’t degrade the goods. It’s also important to keep your goods stored in the air, and watertight containers to keep oxygen from degrading them. More importantly, if water gets in there is a possibility for mold growth, so it’s very important to keep the air as dry as possible and your containers sealed.

Pests

Unfortunately, some pests are very persistent when it comes to getting into containers. If you’ve never seen any kind of pantry moth or rodent anywhere in your home, and you’re planning on using your dry goods quickly, then it’s probably okay to leave them in their original packaging until you open them. However, unfortunately, many pests such as mice and even some pantry moths can chew through plastic! So if you’ll be keeping your goods around for a long time, the best thing you can do is store them in sealable glass jars. Thick, hard plastic jars or Tupperware are also a good option, but glass is best.

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]]> These Pantry Items Are Bursting with Flavor https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-pantry-items-are-bursting-with-flavor/ Sun, 03 Mar 2019 11:35:14 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=5862 If you ever look up a recipe and decide not to make it because there’s a key ingredient you don’t have in your pantry, don’t worry! It can be scary buying pantry items because some can be expensive, but if you think about it as an investment, you will be happier and your food will […]

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]]> If you ever look up a recipe and decide not to make it because there’s a key ingredient you don’t have in your pantry, don’t worry! It can be scary buying pantry items because some can be expensive, but if you think about it as an investment, you will be happier and your food will be tastier.

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Sesame Oil

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When used in moderation, sesame oil can bring a boring saute to life with Asian flavors. Sesame oil is also great for marinades and for building other sauces, so it’s a great item to keep on hand.

Vinegar

Having a few different types of vinegar in your pantry will provide just the right acidic balance your food needs. Some good vinegar to have are balsamic, sherry, red wine, and rice wine. They each have their own flavors and levels of acidity, and work across many different cuisines.

Salt

Although it seems simple, there are many types of salt, so always have something besides table salt in your pantry. Depending on the size and shape of the crystals, salt can completely change the whole flavor of your meal. The most basic salt you should have is kosher, but any additional kinds are also better to have around.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> pantry items Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:35:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Store Your Dry Goods For Maximum Longevity https://falafelandcaviar.com/how-to-store-your-dry-goods-for-maximum-longevity/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:05:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16302 When you’re stocking up on dry goods, there’s a bit more to consider than you might think when it comes to storage. The need to be careful with your storage will depend on how quickly you use your stock. But it’s always a good idea to have at least enough substantial stuff like lentils, beans, […]

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]]> When you’re stocking up on dry goods, there’s a bit more to consider than you might think when it comes to storage. The need to be careful with your storage will depend on how quickly you use your stock. But it’s always a good idea to have at least enough substantial stuff like lentils, beans, and rice in your pantry for a few extra meals at all times, in case you’re hungry and haven’t been to the store in a while. Here’s how to store your dry goods to make them last.

Environment

Things like oxygen, sunlight, and humidity can all contribute to the degradation of dry goods’ nutritional value, flavor, and of course, safety. So it’s important to store in a dark, cool, dry place like a closed pantry inside where sunlight won’t degrade the goods. It’s also important to keep your goods stored in the air, and watertight containers to keep oxygen from degrading them. More importantly, if water gets in there is a possibility for mold growth, so it’s very important to keep the air as dry as possible and your containers sealed.

Pests

Unfortunately, some pests are very persistent when it comes to getting into containers. If you’ve never seen any kind of pantry moth or rodent anywhere in your home, and you’re planning on using your dry goods quickly, then it’s probably okay to leave them in their original packaging until you open them. However, unfortunately, many pests such as mice and even some pantry moths can chew through plastic! So if you’ll be keeping your goods around for a long time, the best thing you can do is store them in sealable glass jars. Thick, hard plastic jars or Tupperware are also a good option, but glass is best.

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]]> These Pantry Items Are Bursting with Flavor https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-pantry-items-are-bursting-with-flavor/ Sun, 03 Mar 2019 11:35:14 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=5862 If you ever look up a recipe and decide not to make it because there’s a key ingredient you don’t have in your pantry, don’t worry! It can be scary buying pantry items because some can be expensive, but if you think about it as an investment, you will be happier and your food will […]

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]]> If you ever look up a recipe and decide not to make it because there’s a key ingredient you don’t have in your pantry, don’t worry! It can be scary buying pantry items because some can be expensive, but if you think about it as an investment, you will be happier and your food will be tastier.

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Pantry Goals! πŸ™ŒπŸ˜ Who wants their pantry to look like this?! πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ When you use your own containers you can buy from the bulk section to eliminate packaging – plus it’s cheaper. β™» I’m trying to get better about this. Every little bit helps! πŸ“· @thrivingonplants . . . . . . #pantry #pantryorganization #pantrygoals #pantrymakeover #foodpantry #thepantry #pantryessentials #organizedhome #healthyfoodchoices #clutterfree #kitchenorganization #storagesolutions #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #zerowastehome #zerowastfood #healthyeatingideas #plantbasedfood #cleaneatinglifestyle #plantbasedlifestyle #cleaneatingideas #livinghealthy #wholefoodplantbased #wholefoodsplantbased #grains #legumes #veganfoodideas #plantbasedlife #plantbasedpower #plantfood

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Sesame Oil

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuVfGKOgmP3/

When used in moderation, sesame oil can bring a boring saute to life with Asian flavors. Sesame oil is also great for marinades and for building other sauces, so it’s a great item to keep on hand.

Vinegar

Having a few different types of vinegar in your pantry will provide just the right acidic balance your food needs. Some good vinegar to have are balsamic, sherry, red wine, and rice wine. They each have their own flavors and levels of acidity, and work across many different cuisines.

Salt

Although it seems simple, there are many types of salt, so always have something besides table salt in your pantry. Depending on the size and shape of the crystals, salt can completely change the whole flavor of your meal. The most basic salt you should have is kosher, but any additional kinds are also better to have around.

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