RFS Pantry Essentials

Here's what I keep and how I never run out!

Each week, I include a shopping list for your meal plans. In the small print at the top, I make it clear I’m assuming you’re keeping these “Pantry Essentials” in stock. These are the pantry, fridge and freezer ingredients I rarely cook without and to make the meal plans work efficiently, you should have them on hand, too.

To make sure they are available when needed, I’ve created a habit of writing the item on a magnetic white board on my fridge the minute I use the last bit so I don’t forget. Here’s my system:

• Magnetic White Board Sheet for Fridge 11×17 or 12 x 8 – I use the 11×17”  every day to plan my meals, keep track of grocery/toiletry needs and to note what needs to be eaten soon.

• Magnetic marker holder – I attach this to my white board so my markers are handy.

• Eraser for Dry Erase Board – Also attached to my white board. (It’s magnetic, too.)

• Label Once – labels for containers, erasable and reusable through several washings and perfect for labeling pantry containers as well as weekly meal prep containers.

Downloadable RFS Pantry Essentials List