Inventory

This post is for my own record.  If it helps you in any way, then that is a bonus. I was going to write it in my notebook but thought I type quicker than I write so this would be easier. I've always kept a well-stocked house.  I've never liked to shop much and with storms, illness or whatever it always pays to be stocked up. Now, between the prices of everything and the instability of the world I'd like to keep a minimum of 6-8 months of food in rotation.  

So far this month we have spent $202.10 in groceries, toiletries and household products.  I spent a good part of the morning doing an inventory and straightening out the pantry, baking cabinet, spice rack, fridge and freezer.  I'm happy to report nothing is out of date or even close so that is a good thing.

I do see that we do not need to buy anything but dairy, veggies and fruit (we also do have a meat order to pick up in a couple of weeks) for at least the rest of this month maybe a bit longer and still be well stocked.  I want to make sure to use what we have wisely, and just keep an eye on things moving forward. I don't want to over stock and we only buy a couple of things we don't regularly eat. See below. :)

It's hard for me to calculate just how much the two of us go through.  So this may be a bit give or take but a pretty good starting point.

PANTRY: 6-8 months worth stored:

Variety of Pastas

Variety of Udon and Rice noodles

Basmati and Jasmine Rice

Variety of canned tomato products including 3 jars of Rao's marinara sauce

Variety of canned fruits

2 large cans of chicken, 4 cans of tuna, 2 tins of sardines, 6 cans of Ravioli and 6 cans of tomato soup (these are kind of emergency foods I keep on hand that we don't regularly eat but will if they get close to expiration date )

Variety of Jelly

Peanut butter

Syrup

Honey

Apple Sauce

Variety of dried and canned beans

Condiments, spices, herbs, salts, vinegars, oils and butter

Vanilla

Cereal

Oatmeal

Variety of Crackers

Variety of Coffee, Tea, Soda, Water

BAKING CABINET: 2-4 months worth stored:

Variety of Flours

Sugars-White and Brown and Powdered

Baking powder

Baking Soda

Corn Starch

Cocoa powder

Chocolate chips

Variety of Nuts

Coconut Flakes

SO many sprinkles 

FREEZER: This is what I like to really make sure we're rotating through.  I don't like things that are frozen for more than a few months.  I would never thaw meat, cook it and then refreeze.  I'm picky that way.

Variety of Peppers

Variety of Veggies

Variety of Fruit

1 pnd. Pecans

3 Large chicken sausage links

2 pounds Behrmann bacon

2 Behrmann beef bones (large)

1 Beef shoulder roast

6 bscb

10 pounds ground beef

Cod

Redfish

Coho salmon

Ice cream

Package of English muffins

Home made extras in the freezer:

2 calzones

1 veggie pizza

6 buns

2-3 servings of meat,veg sauce pasta dish

2 servings of beef chili

2-3 servings of sloppy joe

Chicken and Beef stock

6 Pesto cubes

Our fridge has a variety of dairy, fresh veggies, eggs, variety of cheeses, won ton wrappers, condiments etc.  I don't worry much about it because I'm really good about using this all up in good time.

I'm really glad I decided to do this today and will print this list out. I have a clean fridge, freezer, pantry and cabinets and I feel a lot more organized and now can keep track of what gets used and what gets brought in the house.  That will give me the opportunity to fine tune just how much of each item do we really need.  Saving time and money is always good.

If you weren't bored out of your mind and made it to the end I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.