Keeping the Castle - Housekeeping & Homemaking Tips

Organizing Pantry Items

by Maricar on March 23rd, 2007

Here are some tips for buying and storing items to stock your pantry.

- Arrange items on shelves so that the oldest ones are at the front and most likely to be used first.

- Don’t buy large quantities unless you use the item frequently.

- Write the purchase date on bottles of herbs and spices. Discard any unused portion after one year.

- Use items like baking powder and baking soda before their expiration dates to guarantee effectiveness.

- Write the purchase date on bags of flour. All-purpose flour has a shelf life of 18 to 24 months, according to Pillsbury. Self-rising flour lasts 12 to 18 months.

[Source: Pueblo Chieftain]

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