Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
general cooking ingredients type deal.

http://homecooking.about.com/library...ve/blhelp9.htm

http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?s...ics+for+pantry

Ed Nuxters wrote:

> Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
> for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
> I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
> general cooking ingredients type deal.


For a bachelor? Lots and lots of beer of course. Duh!

~john

Ed Nuxters wrote:
> Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
> for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
> I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
> general cooking ingredients type deal.


Off the top of my head:

beans, if you like them, like lentils or black beans
curry powder
flour
honey
hot sauce or something cayenne
Italian herb mix with basil, oregano, etc.
pepper
rice
salt
sugar
tea bags.


But honestly, that's not the way I would go about it. Instead, I'd get
Joy of Cooking or look up a recipe on the web that I wanted to try, then
buy the ingredients for that recipe. Continue in that manner. In time,
you'll find that you already have on hand many of the ingredients you
need because you bought them for the previous recipe. In more time,
you'll have a sense for what you like to make and like to eat and what
you run out of often and what's been sitting in your cupboard unused for
a year.


--Lia

Ed Nuxters wrote:

> Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
> for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
> I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
> general cooking ingredients type deal.

My suggestion would be to get yourself an inexpensive set of spice jars
and then go to some place where they sell them in bulk. They may not be
the freshest spices around, but not likely to be any worse that the
popular bottles stuff that is outrageously expensive.

For herbs and spices I would suggest:
oregano
basil
chili powder
cayenne
dried chili flakes (should also keep a few buds of garlic on hand)
garlic powder
cinnamon
curry powder
paprika
sage
rosemary
thyme
nutmeg
ground ginger (should also keep some ginger root on hand)

I would also suggest these for staple supplies:
flour
baking powder
baking soda
cream of tartar
granulated sugar
brown sugar
lard and/or (vegetable) shortening
butter (I prefer unsalted)
vegetable oil
olive oil
margarine

Dave,
When I read your post, I looked at various websites touting the best way to
stock a pantry. I did this not just to provide you with some info, but in
hopes I would learn a thing or two myself.
What I found was a plethora of sites assuring me I needed a list the length
of my arm worth of spices, herbs, and various items I don't even like the
taste of.
So, I'll share with you what I did when I set up my first pantry.
I went to the store and bought foods that I enjoy eating, and kept the
non-perishables used in those meals, stocked in the pantry.
So.. what do you enjoy eating? Figure that out, figure out what ingredients
you'll need to make them, and you'll have your own list.
Let us know how it goes, or if you want some tried and true recipes..
lucy

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> Ed Nuxters wrote:
>
>> Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
>> for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
>> I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
>> general cooking ingredients type deal.
>
> My suggestion would be to get yourself an inexpensive set of spice jars
> and then go to some place where they sell them in bulk. They may not be
> the freshest spices around, but not likely to be any worse that the
> popular bottles stuff that is outrageously expensive.
>
> For herbs and spices I would suggest:
> oregano
> basil
> chili powder
> cayenne
> dried chili flakes (should also keep a few buds of garlic on hand)
> garlic powder
> cinnamon
> curry powder
> paprika
> sage
> rosemary
> thyme
> nutmeg
> ground ginger (should also keep some ginger root on hand)
>
> I would also suggest these for staple supplies:
> flour
> baking powder
> baking soda
> cream of tartar
> granulated sugar
> brown sugar
> lard and/or (vegetable) shortening
> butter (I prefer unsalted)
> vegetable oil
> olive oil
> margarine
>
>

Good books with advice on stocking a panty are _How to Cook Without a
Recipe_ and _How to Cook Everything_.

Some suggestions:

In the kitchen:
-chef's knife, paring knife, serrated bread knife, honing steel
- cutting board
- sauce pan, frying pan, and stew pot with lids
- big wooden spoon, tongs
- roasting/broiling pan
- plastic containers for leftovers
- stainless steel mixing bowls

In the pantry:
- rice (real stuff, not Uncle Ben's)
- pasta (any kinds you like)
- canned beans, garbanzos
- canned tomatoes
- salt, pepper, garlic
- nice mustard (dijon, coarse, cajun, etc.)
- onions (mostly yellow, red for salads)
- potatoes
- olive oil (pure is fine for cooking, extra virgin for salad dressing);
peanut oil for stir-frying
- soy sauce (sesame oil too, for Asian dishes)
- vinegar (rice wine vinegar, red wine vinegar)
- dried Italian seasoning (or dried parsley, thyme, rosemary, oregano,
sage).
- dried chiles (can be chopped)
- all purpose flour (for breading meat/chicken if nothing else)
- tabasco sauce
- red wine, white wine
- chicken stock (maybe beef stock too)
- capers (if you like piccata)
- snacks (canned sardines, roasted bell peppers, pickles, etc.)

On your way home, stop at the grocery store and pick up what looks good -
with the hardware and software above you can do all kinds of things with
meat, chicken, fish or veggies. Any perishables with not much time left in
the 'fridge go into the frying pan and become pasta sauce.

--
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Louis Cohen
Living la vida loca at N37° 43' 7.9" W122° 8' 42.8"


"Ed Nuxters" > wrote in message
...
> Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
> for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
> I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
> general cooking ingredients type deal.

In article >,
Ed Nuxters > wrote:

> Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
> for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
> I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
> general cooking ingredients type deal.

Tools:

A well seasoned cast iron skillet
Stock pot
A few soup pans
Set of Chrome cooking tools
(spatula, slotted spoon, soup spoon, ladle, pronged fork).
A good set of knives, (chef's knife, boning knife
steak knives, fillet knife)
Pasta pot (main pot can double as a stock pot!)
Strainer/colander
mixing bowls
Crock pot
Small food processor/chopper
Blender
Toaster
Coffee maker
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Spices/herbs/flavorings:

Salt
pepper
salt free lemon pepper
onion powder
garlic powder
cinnamon
dried basil
dried dill
dried oregano
chili powder
dried tarragon
cumin (for mexican foods only)
dried rosemary
dried thyme
dried parsley flakes


That's about all I can think of for now. ;-)
These are the items I use most frequently
except most of the herbs are fresh from
my herb garden!
--
K.

Sprout the MungBean to reply

"I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell--you
see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

Julia Altshuler > wrote in
news:7SPtd.630941$mD.525953@attbi_s02:

> Ed Nuxters wrote:
> > Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple
> > chicken for now, but eventually I want to make something better.
> > What should I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like
> > that. Just a general cooking ingredients type deal.
>
>
> Off the top of my head:
>
> beans, if you like them, like lentils or black beans
> curry powder
> flour
> honey
> hot sauce or something cayenne
> Italian herb mix with basil, oregano, etc.
> pepper
> rice
> salt
> sugar
> tea bags.
>
>
> But honestly, that's not the way I would go about it. Instead, I'd
> get Joy of Cooking or look up a recipe on the web that I wanted to
> try, then buy the ingredients for that recipe. Continue in that
> manner. In time, you'll find that you already have on hand many of
> the ingredients you need because you bought them for the previous
> recipe. In more time, you'll have a sense for what you like to make
> and like to eat and what you run out of often and what's been
> sitting in your cupboard unused for a year.
>
>
> --Lia
>
>

re the curry powder...all curry powders are not equal, curry can vary by
10 or 15 ingredients per manufacturer. So try 3 or 4 brands before
choosing one. And indian curry is different from thai etc...

--
Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic

In article >,
Hahabogus > wrote:

> Julia Altshuler > wrote in
> news:7SPtd.630941$mD.525953@attbi_s02:
>
> > Ed Nuxters wrote:
> > > Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple
> > > chicken for now, but eventually I want to make something better.
> > > What should I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like
> > > that. Just a general cooking ingredients type deal.
> >
> >
> > Off the top of my head:
> >
> > beans, if you like them, like lentils or black beans
> > curry powder
> > flour
> > honey
> > hot sauce or something cayenne
> > Italian herb mix with basil, oregano, etc.
> > pepper
> > rice
> > salt
> > sugar
> > tea bags.
> >
> >
> > But honestly, that's not the way I would go about it. Instead, I'd
> > get Joy of Cooking or look up a recipe on the web that I wanted to
> > try, then buy the ingredients for that recipe. Continue in that
> > manner. In time, you'll find that you already have on hand many of
> > the ingredients you need because you bought them for the previous
> > recipe. In more time, you'll have a sense for what you like to make
> > and like to eat and what you run out of often and what's been
> > sitting in your cupboard unused for a year.
> >
> >
> > --Lia
> >
> >
>
> re the curry powder...all curry powders are not equal, curry can vary by
> 10 or 15 ingredients per manufacturer. So try 3 or 4 brands before
> choosing one. And indian curry is different from thai etc...

My favorite is the fresh one I have in the herb garden. ;-)

It's a plant resembling rosemary, but it smells and tastes just like a
mild curry! And the nursery was selling it as "curry plant".

I'm aware that curry is officially a mix of herbs and spices, but this
little plant is awesome... I was lucky to have found another one this
past spring as the old one had died.

This one is doing well!

http://www.nhg.com/db/2424.htm
http://www.sunnyboygardens.com/cgi-b...nt.mv+Screen=P
ROD&Store_Code=001&Product_Code=000358

--
K.

Sprout the Mung Bean to reply...

>,,<Cat's Haven Hobby Farm>,,<Katraatcenturyteldotnet>,,<

http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...user id=katra

"Hahabogus" > wrote in message
...
> Julia Altshuler > wrote in
> news:7SPtd.630941$mD.525953@attbi_s02:
>

>
> re the curry powder...all curry powders are not equal, curry can vary by
> 10 or 15 ingredients per manufacturer. So try 3 or 4 brands before
> choosing one. And indian curry is different from thai etc...
>
> --
> Starchless in Manitoba.
> Type 2 Diabetic


I like this one:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._25741,00.html

--Rich

Oh yuck, not bachelor starter.

I remember back in the 90's when people were passing around "bachelor
starter" and
there were open bowls of the stuff on top of everyone's mom's
refrigerator. It was medicore
when baked up, and you were always left with a bunch extra, like
useless baggage.

Greg Zywicki

Oh yuck, not bachelor starter.

I remember back in the 90's when people were passing around "bachelor
starter" and
there were open bowls of the stuff on top of everyone's mom's
refrigerator. It was medicore
when baked up, and you were always left with a bunch extra, like
useless baggage.

Greg Zywicki

Basic items every cook should have in their kitchen:

-A can of diced tomatoes
-A can of cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup
-Worchestershire sauce
-Soy Sauce
-A can of tomato sauce and tomato paste
-Parmesan Cheese
-rice and macaroni
-boneless skinless chicken breasts (freezer)

I'm sure others can add to the list

Michael O'Connor - Modern Renaissance Man

"The likelihood of one individual being right increases in a direct proportion
to the intensity with which others try to prove him wrong."

Ed Nuxters wrote:
>
> Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
> for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
> I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
> general cooking ingredients type deal.

Well, how basic do you want to go? Salt, pepper, garlic powder, Mrs. Dash
original and cinnamon will do to spice up most basic recipes. A good way to go
is to start getting recipes and then buying the spices as you go. Sometimes,
you might end up with something that you only use a few times a year - Cream of
Tartar is a good example but it's a good way to build up your spices. A few
good pantry items that I like to keep on hand would be:

Canned tomatoes - diced or whole
chicken stock/broth
beef stock/broth
black, kidney and cannelini beans
canned salmon
albacore tuna
pasta
rice
Good Olive Oil
whole wheat bread
good sour dough bread


baking stuff:
baking soda
baking powder without aluminum
salt
powdered sugar
brown sugar
dutch processed cocoa
baking chocolate
all purpose flour
cake flour

In the fridge:
baby greens
balsamic vinegar
sour cream
butter
tortillas
milk
cream
eggs
good parmesan cheese
mozzarella or jack
brie if you want to get fancy

In the freezer
You could freeze beef, chicken and pork cut into the size you need for one or
two servings.
and then take out whatever you need to cook
I usually buy fish fresh

Then you'll only be going to the store for fresh vegetables, fish, fruit, or the
spices you need to cook.

Also, you can go to certain websites and do a search for ingredients you already
have on hand. A recipe will pop up and there you go. Cookinglight.com,
allrecipes.com are some good basic ones.

Pantry dishes I make:
frittata and green salad w/balsamic vinaigrette
quesadillas and salad and rice
stir fry w/rice, chicken or beef w/vegetables
pasta, french bread, veggies
Salmon croquettes
etc.

Anywho, hope this helps.

Mrs. W

CB wrote:
<snip>
>
> In the freezer
> You could freeze beef, chicken and pork cut into the size you need for one or
> two servings.
> and then take out whatever you need to cook
> I usually buy fish fresh
>

If doing this I'd recommend the addition of a Tilia Foodsaver vacuum
sealer as well.

--
Steve

Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.
Autograph your work with excellence.

Steve Calvin wrote:

>
>
> If doing this I'd recommend the addition of a Tilia Foodsaver vacuum
> sealer as well.
>

For a bachelor starter kit?? I have been cooking for more than three decades and
never found a special food saver tool necessary. It might be a handy thing to have
if you are into gadgets but I would have thought that a basic started kit would put
something like that way, way, way down the list of priorities.

Dave Smith wrote:

> Steve Calvin wrote:
>
>
>>
>>If doing this I'd recommend the addition of a Tilia Foodsaver vacuum
>>sealer as well.
>>
>
>
> For a bachelor starter kit?? I have been cooking for more than three decades and
> never found a special food saver tool necessary. It might be a handy thing to have
> if you are into gadgets but I would have thought that a basic started kit would put
> something like that way, way, way down the list of priorities.
>
>

There's only two of us and we have one. I wouldn't be without it even if
I were by myself and I am in no way a gadget person. Package things in
single portions and freeze. Never any freezer burn. It's also great for
doing single servings of leftovers and freezing. Yes, I'd recommend it
even for a bachelor starter kit. Oh wait a minute, I already said that
didn't I? ;-)

--
Steve

Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.
Autograph your work with excellence.

Steve Calvin wrote:
>
> Dave Smith wrote:
>
> > Steve Calvin wrote:

> >>If doing this I'd recommend the addition of a Tilia Foodsaver vacuum
> >>sealer as well.

> > For a bachelor starter kit?? I have been cooking for more than three decades and
> > never found a special food saver tool necessary. It might be a handy thing to have
> > if you are into gadgets but I would have thought that a basic started kit would put
> > something like that way, way, way down the list of priorities.

> There's only two of us and we have one. I wouldn't be without it even if
> I were by myself and I am in no way a gadget person. Package things in
> single portions and freeze. Never any freezer burn. It's also great for
> doing single servings of leftovers and freezing. Yes, I'd recommend it
> even for a bachelor starter kit. Oh wait a minute, I already said that
> didn't I? ;-)

I'm with you, Steve. (sorry, Dave) I think a Tilia is even more
important for a single person than a family. I had 3 brothers and
2 parents, cooking for one wasn't an issue, meaning long term
leftovers. When it's just one or two of you, everything you buy
on sale is a huge pack or anything just about you make could feed
you for a week. I don't know about anyone else, but I like a little
variety.

I like buying big packs of meat and being able to freeze it in
portions that I can just take out and put into the refrigerator
to thaw. And *no* freezer burn.

Christmas gift idea for people's little bil, no? (laugh)

nancy

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 18:52:29 -0500, Ed Nuxters
> scribbled some thoughts:


>Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
>for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
>I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
>general cooking ingredients type deal.

Spices according to what you'll make.

But to keep/have on hand:

Salt
Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Paprika
Oregano
Basil
Marjoram
Garlic Powder/Chips
Dehydrated Onion

Food stuffs:

Sugar
Flour
Macaroni
Spaghetti
Lasagne
Tomato Sauce
Tomato Paste (thicken up a sauce or as a quick sauce, just
add water)
Whole tomatoes
SPAM/Luncheoun loaf (Sliced and fried, diced)
Pork and Beans
Vinegar

In the fridge:

Milk
Butter
Eggs
Onions
Potatoes
Cheese
Bacon

--

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| (©) (©)
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On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:03:14 -0500, Andrew H. Carter
> scribbled some thoughts:


>On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 18:52:29 -0500, Ed Nuxters
> scribbled some thoughts:
>
>
>>Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
>>for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
>>I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
>>general cooking ingredients type deal.
>
>Spices according to what you'll make.
>
>But to keep/have on hand:
>
>Salt
>Pepper
>Cayenne Pepper
>Paprika
>Oregano
>Basil
>Marjoram
>Garlic Powder/Chips
>Dehydrated Onion
>

Forgot to add Chili powder.

>Food stuffs:
>
>Sugar
>Flour
>Macaroni
>Spaghetti
>Lasagne
>Tomato Sauce
>Tomato Paste (thicken up a sauce or as a quick sauce, just
>add water)
>Whole tomatoes
>SPAM/Luncheoun loaf (Sliced and fried, diced)
>Pork and Beans
>Vinegar
>
>In the fridge:
>
>Milk
>Butter
>Eggs
>Onions
>Potatoes
>Cheese
>Bacon

--

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| (©) (©)
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d(-_-)b | /// \\\

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:03:14 -0500, Andrew H. Carter
> scribbled some thoughts:


>On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 18:52:29 -0500, Ed Nuxters
> scribbled some thoughts:
>
>
>>Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
>>for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
>>I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
>>general cooking ingredients type deal.
>
>Spices according to what you'll make.
>
>But to keep/have on hand:
>
>Salt
>Pepper
>Cayenne Pepper
>Paprika
>Oregano
>Basil
>Marjoram
>Garlic Powder/Chips
>Dehydrated Onion
>

Forgot to add Chili powder.

>Food stuffs:
>
>Sugar
>Flour
>Macaroni
>Spaghetti
>Lasagne
>Tomato Sauce
>Tomato Paste (thicken up a sauce or as a quick sauce, just
>add water)
>Whole tomatoes
>SPAM/Luncheoun loaf (Sliced and fried, diced)
>Pork and Beans
>Vinegar
>
>In the fridge:
>
>Milk
>Butter
>Eggs
>Onions
>Potatoes
>Cheese
>Bacon

--

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| (©) (©)
Andrew H. Carter | ------ooo--(_)--ooo------
d(-_-)b | /// \\\

Andrew H. Carter
>
>>Ed Nuxters wrote:
>>
>>I'm finally living all alone.
>>
>>What should I get to have in my cabinets?
>
>But to keep/have on hand:
>
>Salt
>Pepper
>Cayenne Pepper
>Paprika
>Oregano
>Basil
>Marjoram
>Garlic Powder/Chips
>Dehydrated Onion
>
>Food stuffs:
>
>Sugar
>Flour
>Macaroni
>Spaghetti
>Lasagne
>Tomato Sauce
>Tomato Paste (thicken up a sauce or as a quick sauce, just
>add water)
>Whole tomatoes
>SPAM/Luncheoun loaf (Sliced and fried, diced)
>Pork and Beans
>Vinegar
>
>In the fridge:
>
>Milk
>Butter
>Eggs
>Onions
>Potatoes
>Cheese
>Bacon

That looks more like a list for trailer trash groceries. You've obviously
never been a bachelor... and you watch too much TV. Other than the pork and
beans bachelors have none of that stuff... all else they need is coffee, Slim
Jims, and lotsa beer.


---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

Andrew H. Carter
>
>>Ed Nuxters wrote:
>>
>>I'm finally living all alone.
>>
>>What should I get to have in my cabinets?
>
>But to keep/have on hand:
>
>Salt
>Pepper
>Cayenne Pepper
>Paprika
>Oregano
>Basil
>Marjoram
>Garlic Powder/Chips
>Dehydrated Onion
>
>Food stuffs:
>
>Sugar
>Flour
>Macaroni
>Spaghetti
>Lasagne
>Tomato Sauce
>Tomato Paste (thicken up a sauce or as a quick sauce, just
>add water)
>Whole tomatoes
>SPAM/Luncheoun loaf (Sliced and fried, diced)
>Pork and Beans
>Vinegar
>
>In the fridge:
>
>Milk
>Butter
>Eggs
>Onions
>Potatoes
>Cheese
>Bacon

That looks more like a list for trailer trash groceries. You've obviously
never been a bachelor... and you watch too much TV. Other than the pork and
beans bachelors have none of that stuff... all else they need is coffee, Slim
Jims, and lotsa beer.


---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

Steve Calvin wrote:

> > For a bachelor starter kit?? I have been cooking for more than three decades and
> > never found a special food saver tool necessary. It might be a handy thing to have
> > if you are into gadgets but I would have thought that a basic started kit would put
> > something like that way, way, way down the list of priorities.
> >
> >
>
> There's only two of us and we have one. I wouldn't be without it even if
> I were by myself and I am in no way a gadget person. Package things in
> single portions and freeze. Never any freezer burn. It's also great for
> doing single servings of leftovers and freezing. Yes, I'd recommend it
> even for a bachelor starter kit. Oh wait a minute, I already said that
> didn't I? ;-)
>

Ok You win :-) While I think there are a lot of basic kitchen equipment staples and
condiments that a beginner can have, between you and Nancy you may have me sold on one.
I can see how a couple might be able to save some money on buy groceries by getting stuff
in bulk and storing it in portions without having to my aluminum foil roulette when the
labels come off. As was pointed out, the economy packs offer some good deals, but I it's
rare for me to need a dozen chicken legs when two will do, or the 10 chicken breasts I
bought last week. I wrapped them up when I got home and the first time my wife opened up
the freezer she asked me what was wrapped up in the foil.
But let's put in a little lower on the newbie's list :-)

I am willing to bet that u have been inundated with post from moms,
grandmas, not to mention ladies looking to change you status as a
bachelor. LOL.
To ease your mind, I am one of the Grandmas. You can never go wrong
with keeping chilie powder, Garlic powder, onion powder,cumin,basil
terraggon, sage,rosemary,oregano,cinnimon,nutmeg,cream of tarter,and of
course the old stand bys salt,pepper, sugar, baking soda, baking powder,
flour, corn meal and corn starch. Always keep a supply of tomatoe sauce,
diced tomatoes ,beef and chicken broth,diced tomatoes w/green
chillies,cream of chicken soup,cream of mushroom soup. That should give
u a good start. Your fresh veggies should be purchased as needed, as
they do not keep well without extra preparations.
If you have a VCR, tape or have sone one tape Rachel Ray week days at
noon and Paula Dean at 3:00 daily.Get a good simple cookbook .
As I have gotten older, I have wised up and learned good shortcuts.(so
much for Not teaching the old dog new tricks)
Your G. Store has Good assortment of quick fixes such as Country Gravy
mix,
Turkey,chicken &beef gravy in a jar, they are actually pretty darn good.
Ragu Spergetti sauce and Bushes chilli fix'ens
in a can.not to be confused with their new homemade chilli u might want
to pass on that one.Don't buy canned biscuits, because unless u have
company,they go to waste.Instead, Pilsbury and Rhodes sell frozen ones
18 to the pkg. and u can cook however many u need. They are good.
Pilsbury maes a frozen pie crust
as good as any grandma can make.Just follow the directions on the
box.One thing they don't tell is if you are making a pie (say like
chocolate that just calls for ne crust) After you nput it in the pie pan
set the uncooked crust back in the fridge for 10 or 15 mins. then put it
in your preheated oven till lightly browned. This will keep it from
shrinking and getting all out of shape.Watch close so as not to burn.
Should take 10 to 12 mins.Cool compeletly.Take one large box and one
smal box of Jello Instant pudding mix any flavor and mix according to
pie direction(on end of box)When thourily mixed pour into cooled pie
shell and refridgeate for a couple of hrs. Top with cool whip. Pie fit
for a king!
Invest $10.00 ina little hand mixer at WalMart.
Grandma D


This is a day the Lord has made,lets rejoice and be glad in it.

Dave Smith wrote:

> Ok You win :-) While I think there are a lot of basic kitchen equipment staples and
> condiments that a beginner can have, between you and Nancy you may have me sold on one.
> I can see how a couple might be able to save some money on buy groceries by getting stuff
> in bulk and storing it in portions without having to my aluminum foil roulette when the
> labels come off. As was pointed out, the economy packs offer some good deals, but I it's
> rare for me to need a dozen chicken legs when two will do, or the 10 chicken breasts I
> bought last week. I wrapped them up when I got home and the first time my wife opened up
> the freezer she asked me what was wrapped up in the foil.
> But let's put in a little lower on the newbie's list :-)

Let me add one more thing, perhaps I misunderstood. I thought the
guy was newly divorced. Not some kid out of college. Crap, who
knows who's poorer at that point. (laugh) But I do understand
that it's something of an investment that someone might not want
to make. Me, I wish I'd have gotten one ages ago. Bags are not
cheap, either. I still love the thing.

nancy

In article >,
(PENMART01) wrote:

> Andrew H. Carter
> >
> >>Ed Nuxters wrote:
> >>
> >>I'm finally living all alone.
> >>
> >>What should I get to have in my cabinets?
> >
> >But to keep/have on hand:
> >
> >Salt
> >Pepper
> >Cayenne Pepper
> >Paprika
> >Oregano
> >Basil
> >Marjoram
> >Garlic Powder/Chips
> >Dehydrated Onion
> >
> >Food stuffs:
> >
> >Sugar
> >Flour
> >Macaroni
> >Spaghetti
> >Lasagne
> >Tomato Sauce
> >Tomato Paste (thicken up a sauce or as a quick sauce, just
> >add water)
> >Whole tomatoes
> >SPAM/Luncheoun loaf (Sliced and fried, diced)
> >Pork and Beans
> >Vinegar
> >
> >In the fridge:
> >
> >Milk
> >Butter
> >Eggs
> >Onions
> >Potatoes
> >Cheese
> >Bacon
>
> That looks more like a list for trailer trash groceries. You've obviously
> never been a bachelor... and you watch too much TV. Other than the pork and
> beans bachelors have none of that stuff... all else they need is coffee, Slim
> Jims, and lotsa beer.
>
> Sheldon

Don't forget pizza and chinese take-out. ;-)

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In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Steve Calvin wrote:
>
> > > For a bachelor starter kit?? I have been cooking for more than three
> > > decades and
> > > never found a special food saver tool necessary. It might be a handy
> > > thing to have
> > > if you are into gadgets but I would have thought that a basic started kit
> > > would put
> > > something like that way, way, way down the list of priorities.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > There's only two of us and we have one. I wouldn't be without it even if
> > I were by myself and I am in no way a gadget person. Package things in
> > single portions and freeze. Never any freezer burn. It's also great for
> > doing single servings of leftovers and freezing. Yes, I'd recommend it
> > even for a bachelor starter kit. Oh wait a minute, I already said that
> > didn't I? ;-)
> >
>
> Ok You win :-) While I think there are a lot of basic kitchen equipment
> staples and
> condiments that a beginner can have, between you and Nancy you may have me
> sold on one.
> I can see how a couple might be able to save some money on buy groceries by
> getting stuff
> in bulk and storing it in portions without having to my aluminum foil
> roulette when the
> labels come off. As was pointed out, the economy packs offer some good
> deals, but I it's
> rare for me to need a dozen chicken legs when two will do, or the 10 chicken
> breasts I
> bought last week. I wrapped them up when I got home and the first time my
> wife opened up
> the freezer she asked me what was wrapped up in the foil.
> But let's put in a little lower on the newbie's list :-)
>
>

Then there is a foreman grill...
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PENMART01 wrote:
> Andrew H. Carter
>>
>>> Ed Nuxters wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm finally living all alone.
>>>
>>> What should I get to have in my cabinets?
>>
>> But to keep/have on hand:
>>
>> Salt
>> Pepper
>> Cayenne Pepper
>> Paprika
>> Oregano
>> Basil
>> Marjoram
>> Garlic Powder/Chips
>> Dehydrated Onion
>>
>> Food stuffs:
>>
>> Sugar
>> Flour
>> Macaroni
>> Spaghetti
>> Lasagne
>> Tomato Sauce
>> Tomato Paste (thicken up a sauce or as a quick sauce, just
>> add water)
>> Whole tomatoes
>> SPAM/Luncheoun loaf (Sliced and fried, diced)
>> Pork and Beans
>> Vinegar
>>
>> In the fridge:
>>
>> Milk
>> Butter
>> Eggs
>> Onions
>> Potatoes
>> Cheese
>> Bacon
>
> That looks more like a list for trailer trash groceries. You've obviously
> never been a bachelor... and you watch too much TV. Other than the pork and
> beans bachelors have none of that stuff... all else they need is coffee, Slim
> Jims, and lotsa beer.
>

Coffee? Naw, don't even need that.
Frozen pizza and TV dinners are nice, but not really necessary with all the
take-out places.
;-)

BOB
Yes, Lotsa Beer!

>
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> ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
> *********
> "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
> Sheldon
> ````````````

Katra wrote:
> PENMART01 wrote:
>
>> Andrew H. Carter
>>>
>>>> Ed Nuxters wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I'm finally living all alone.
>>>>
>>>> What should I get to have in my cabinets?
>>>
>>> But to keep/have on hand:
>>>
>>> Salt
>>> Pepper
>>> Cayenne Pepper
>>> Paprika
>>> Oregano
>>> Basil
>>> Marjoram
>>> Garlic Powder/Chips
>>> Dehydrated Onion
>>>
>>> Food stuffs:
>>>
>>> Sugar
>>> Flour
>>> Macaroni
>>> Spaghetti
>>> Lasagne
>>> Tomato Sauce
>>> Tomato Paste (thicken up a sauce or as a quick sauce, just
>>> add water)
>>> Whole tomatoes
>>> SPAM/Luncheoun loaf (Sliced and fried, diced)
>>> Pork and Beans
>>> Vinegar
>>>
>>> In the fridge:
>>>
>>> Milk
>>> Butter
>>> Eggs
>>> Onions
>>> Potatoes
>>> Cheese
>>> Bacon
>>
>> That looks more like a list for trailer trash groceries. You've obviously
>> never been a bachelor... and you watch too much TV. Other than the pork and
>> beans bachelors have none of that stuff... all else they need is coffee, Slim
>> Jims, and lotsa beer.
>>
>> Sheldon
>
> Don't forget pizza and chinese take-out. ;-)
>
HA! I sorta said that, but you beat me to it.

BOB

On 2004-12-10, PENMART01 > wrote:


> Slim Jims, and lotsa beer.

Beer ...yes. But, you obviously haven't tasted a Slim Jim lately. I don't
even think they qualify as a "foodstuff" anymore. (yuck!)

nb ...ex-SlimJim fan

>notbob writes"
>
>>PENMART01 wrote:
>
>> Slim Jims, and lotsa beer.
>
>Beer ...yes. But, you obviously haven't tasted a Slim Jim lately. I don't
>even think they qualify as a "foodstuff" anymore. (yuck!)
>
>nb ...ex-SlimJim fan

You're right... I haven't eaten a Slim Jim for at least 30 years. But they
used to be very good.


---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
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Sheldon
````````````

>notbob writes"
>
>>PENMART01 wrote:
>
>> Slim Jims, and lotsa beer.
>
>Beer ...yes. But, you obviously haven't tasted a Slim Jim lately. I don't
>even think they qualify as a "foodstuff" anymore. (yuck!)
>
>nb ...ex-SlimJim fan

You're right... I haven't eaten a Slim Jim for at least 30 years. But they
used to be very good.


---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

On 10 Dec 2004 20:12:16 GMT, (PENMART01)
scribbled some thoughts:


>Andrew H. Carter
>>
>>>Ed Nuxters wrote:
>>>
>>>I'm finally living all alone.
>>>
>>>What should I get to have in my cabinets?
>>
>>But to keep/have on hand:
>>
>>Salt
>>Pepper
>>Cayenne Pepper
>>Paprika
>>Oregano
>>Basil
>>Marjoram
>>Garlic Powder/Chips
>>Dehydrated Onion
>>
>>Food stuffs:
>>
>>Sugar
>>Flour
>>Macaroni
>>Spaghetti
>>Lasagne
>>Tomato Sauce
>>Tomato Paste (thicken up a sauce or as a quick sauce, just
>>add water)
>>Whole tomatoes
>>SPAM/Luncheoun loaf (Sliced and fried, diced)
>>Pork and Beans
>>Vinegar
>>
>>In the fridge:
>>
>>Milk
>>Butter
>>Eggs
>>Onions
>>Potatoes
>>Cheese
>>Bacon
>
>That looks more like a list for trailer trash groceries. You've obviously
>never been a bachelor... and you watch too much TV. Other than the pork and
>beans bachelors have none of that stuff... all else they need is coffee, Slim
>Jims, and lotsa beer.
>


Sorry, but I am a 40 year old bachelor, never married due to
not finding a female with a warped enough sense of humor.

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On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 20:03:35 -0600, Levelwave© >
wrote:

>Ed Nuxters wrote:
>
>> Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
>> for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
>> I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
>> general cooking ingredients type deal.
>
>
>For a bachelor? Lots and lots of beer of course. Duh!
>
>~john

I've got that covered! Beck's! Pricey but the best!

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 20:03:35 -0600, Levelwave© >
wrote:

>Ed Nuxters wrote:
>
>> Well,.. I'm finally living all alone. I'm making some simple chicken
>> for now, but eventually I want to make something better. What should
>> I get to have in my cabinets? Spices and stuff like that. Just a
>> general cooking ingredients type deal.
>
>
>For a bachelor? Lots and lots of beer of course. Duh!
>
>~john

I've got that covered! Beck's! Pricey but the best!

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 06:34:22 GMT, "me" > wrote:

>Dave,
>When I read your post, I looked at various websites touting the best way to
>stock a pantry. I did this not just to provide you with some info, but in
>hopes I would learn a thing or two myself.
>What I found was a plethora of sites assuring me I needed a list the length
>of my arm worth of spices, herbs, and various items I don't even like the
>taste of.
>So, I'll share with you what I did when I set up my first pantry.
>I went to the store and bought foods that I enjoy eating, and kept the
>non-perishables used in those meals, stocked in the pantry.
>So.. what do you enjoy eating? Figure that out, figure out what ingredients
>you'll need to make them, and you'll have your own list.
>Let us know how it goes, or if you want some tried and true recipes..
>lucy
>

So basically I should look up a recipe, buy what I need and 'built up
the fleet' as I go? I think thats thebest option. I saw the exact
same thing, for example one list said to have mustard and mayo... I
can't stend either one. They honestly make my puke on contact with my
apparently accute sense of smell.

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 06:34:22 GMT, "me" > wrote:

>Dave,
>When I read your post, I looked at various websites touting the best way to
>stock a pantry. I did this not just to provide you with some info, but in
>hopes I would learn a thing or two myself.
>What I found was a plethora of sites assuring me I needed a list the length
>of my arm worth of spices, herbs, and various items I don't even like the
>taste of.
>So, I'll share with you what I did when I set up my first pantry.
>I went to the store and bought foods that I enjoy eating, and kept the
>non-perishables used in those meals, stocked in the pantry.
>So.. what do you enjoy eating? Figure that out, figure out what ingredients
>you'll need to make them, and you'll have your own list.
>Let us know how it goes, or if you want some tried and true recipes..
>lucy
>

So basically I should look up a recipe, buy what I need and 'built up
the fleet' as I go? I think thats thebest option. I saw the exact
same thing, for example one list said to have mustard and mayo... I
can't stend either one. They honestly make my puke on contact with my
apparently accute sense of smell.

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:25:38 -0500, Andrew H. Carter
> scribbled some thoughts:


>Sorry, but I am a 40 year old bachelor, never married due to
>not finding a female with a warped enough sense of humor.

BTW, I don't have a TV.

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