Last night I heard that grain prices are fluctuating up and down significantly because of poor harvests in Russia and Europe. Sometimes these reports can cause panic buying especially when the prices are up.
If you buy grains and beans in bulk and store them in your pantry, you protect your family from excessively high prices.
You also can put together meals using what you have and staying out of the grocery store. I always keep some cheeses, canned veggies, pastas, and fruits on hand to round out meals made based on what I have.
So, I am posting the bulk grain and bean items I keep in plastic storage buckets or quart size canning jars in my pantry area downstairs. Remember to rotate and use these foods regularly. Only buy and store what you family enjoys and always store it as cool and dry as possible.
What other items do you keep in the grain, bean, herb/spice category I have overlooked that your family enjoys?
Bulk Grains and Beans: *Non-gluten grains are important to keep around
wheat
rolled oats or oat groats
*quinoa
pastry wheat
7 Grain Mix
*white and brown rice
spelt
*millet
barley
Kamut TM
kidney beans
green split peas
black beans
lentils
Spices I buy in bulk:
allspice
celery seed
chili powder
*dill weed
*dill seed
sesame seeds
oregano
cayenne pepper
cinnamon
curry powder
onion powder
paprika
*basil
cumin
ginger
nutmeg
*parsley
Real Salt
*thyme
turmeric
* I grow these in the garden, dry them myself and store in glass storage containers in a dark place.
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