Pantry Essentials
Having a well stocked pantry will allow you to make creative delicious meals with minimal effort all year round. If you take time to gather goods to can and ferment in the fall, your winter will be just as tasty as spring and summer. However, if you need to replenish your stock, our markets have seasoned pros who have dried, canned, and preserved goods ready to take home all year round.
Add these to your pantry to cook like a pro no matter what season it is:
Kosher Sea Salt
Red Wine, White Wine, Balsalmic, and Rice Wine Vinegar
Black Pepper
Dried Chillies
Herbs & Spices - Italian blend, turmeric
High Heat Cooking Oil - Avocado, Hazelnut, Lard, Ghee
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - for dressings and pastas and breads
Butter
Eggs
Canned Tomatoes
Dried or Canned Beans and Lentils
Onions
Olives and Capers
Tuna & Anchovies
Nuts and Dried Fruits and Seeds
Pasta, Rice and other Grains
Garlic
Soup Stock
Fermented Goods
Jams
With these simple ingredients, you can whip up an almost unlimited amount of meals. Most of these items are shelf stable and long lasting so you can store them for months at a time so you don’t have to rush out to the store last minute or skimp on flavor during the winter. Even in the summer, learning to use these staple ingredients well will help you really blend flavors and get the most out of your meal.
