There are a number of items I try to keep around so when I get an inspiration, I don’t have to race off to the grocer!

• Coarse Kosher Salt
• Penzey’s India Special Extra Bold Peppercorns and a Unicorn Magnum Pepper Mill
• Fats: Unsalted butter, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, baking spray, bacon fat (in fridge)
• Aromatics: Shallots, garlic, onions, celery (pre-chopped in freezer), baby carrots, tri-colored peppers (freezer)
• Dried spices: Bay leaves, chili powder, chipotle, cinnamon (or baking spice mix), coriander, cumin, Old Bay, rosemary, smoked spanish paprika, thyme
• 2% milk, eggs, plain yogurt
• Stock (low-sodium canned chicken; various homemade in freezer)
• Rice: Jasmine, brown, and arborio
• Canned tomatoes (whole plum, crushed, diced)
• Canned beans (chickpea, black, white)
• Condiments: Mayo, ketchup, mustards, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce
• Nellie & Joe’s Famous Key West Lime Juice (refrigerate after purchase)
• Vinegars (red wine, cider)
• Baking: Unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, unsweetened cocoa, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, powdered sugar, REAL vanilla, yeast
• Parchment paper, wax paper, aluminum foil
• <… work in progress …>