I can't say I'm proud to post that one.
The plan was to get rid of everything that wasn't a one ingredient food. The Boss wanted to invest a little in containers so that it would look nice and our food would be well contained. I agreed with this, since I am much less likely to put Oreos in a pretty pantry. So I went on a container search. Those things can get really expensive! What we settled on were canning jars. Pros: There are several sizes available that match. They are clear. They keep food safe. They are inexpensive. Glass is healthier. They are available everywhere.
I found 12 packs of the 32oz variety for $10. I also got a label maker for $20. With my trash bag and my donation box ready I got to work. This is what I ended up with.
Now I am loving this pantry. Let me walk you through. There are four shelves labeled beans, nuts, grains, and baking.
Each jar has a label and an expiration date on it.
In most cases, due to my bulk shopping, I had to split the food into two or more jars. They are lined up in rows.
Now it looks like I have no food. But it sure is pretty. After I finish the fridge I will be off to the store to buy what is needed, but it shouldn't be much. The goal of this is to eat more produce and fresh foods, so I don't really need a lot in the pantry.
Tomorrow, I will conquer the fridge. I'm hoping it turns out as well as this one, because I'm certainly not putting any cookies in here!
Ana
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