The rustic kitchen... stocking your cabin's pantry for the season

Are you ready for any eventuality?

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Whether you're opening your rustic kitchen for a new season, or keeping it open all year round, you will want a well-stocked pantry for family gatherings, welcome guests, and fabulous meals.

I love cooking at our weekend getaway lodge. During the week I'm drained from work and the last thing I feel like doing is cooking - but when the weekend rolls around and we head out to the country, I'm already thinking about the great meals we can make.

And other than the fresh ingredients I bring with me each week, I know the kitchen is well stocked and ready.

What do you need?

will depend to some degree on your eating preferences but there are some things every rustic kitchen pantry should have so that you are prepared for anything!

Here's a checklist for your convenience.

Herbs & Spices

Lodge salt Lodge pepper
Lodge peppercorns Lodge vanilla
Lodge cinnamon Lodge nutmeg
Lodge powdered ginger Lodge basil
Lodge oregano Lodge thyme
Lodge rosemary Lodge sage
Lodge garlic Lodge crushed red pepper
Lodge chili powder Lodge dry mustard
Lodge paprika Lodge dill
Lodge bay leaves Lodge cream of tartar
Lodge cloves

Staples

Lodge baking soda Lodge baking powder
Lodge cornstarch Lodge yeast - if you make bread
Lodge flour - all purpose Lodge sugar
Lodge flour - whole wheat Lodge molasses
Lodge confectioner’s sugar Lodge unsweetened cocoa powder
Lodge chocolate or carob chips Lodge brown sugar
Lodge rice Lodge pasta (spaghetti and macaroni)
Lodge dried onion soup mix Lodge gravy mix
Lodge tomato paste Lodge canned tomatoes
Lodge peanut or almond butter Lodge canned tuna
Lodge canned salmon Lodge raisins or other dried fruit
Lodge cake mix Lodge chocolate syrup
Lodge oatmeal Lodge granola and cold cereals
Lodge selection of crackers Lodge chicken or beef stock

Lodge canned soups Lodge canned beans
Lodge canned mushrooms Lodge olives
Lodge applesauce Lodge tea
Lodge olive oil Lodge red wine vinegar
Lodge vinegar Lodge nonstick cooking spray
Lodge hot pepper sauce Lodge Worcestershire sauce
Lodge barbecue sauce Lodge salsa
Lodge honey Lodge maple syrup (real)
Lodge juice Lodge nuts (almonds, sunflower seeds, mixed nuts, peanuts)

Grains, pastas, crackers, mixes, and nuts, must be stored and sealed in glass or tin to keep pesky critters out.

Refrigerated staples

Lodge mayonnaise Lodge ketchup
Lodge mustard Lodge relish
Lodge salad dressings Lodge soy sauce
Lodge jams, jellies, and marmalades Lodge capers
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Non food goods

Lodge paper towels Lodge napkins
Lodge aluminum foil Lodge plastic wrap
Lodge muffin cups Lodge birthday candles
Lodge baggies - large and small Lodge garbage bags
Lodge laundry detergent Lodge toilet paper
Lodge dish detergent

Ready in the freezer

Lodge orange juice concentrate Lodge frozen vegetables
Lodge ground beef Lodge chicken (whole and/or pieces)
Lodge shrimp Lodge ice cream or sorbet
Lodge fish fillets Lodge scallops
Lodge other meat ______________ Lodge other fish ______________

Each time you visit

If you don't live full time at your cabin, the following items are what you may need to bring with you each time depending on your cooking plans.your cooking plans.

Lodge milk Lodge eggs
Lodge butter Lodge hard cheese (cheddar, swiss, havarti, etc.)
Lodge soft cheese (cottage, cream, feta) Lodge yogurt
Lodge sour cream Lodge fresh meats/fish
Lodge deli meats Lodge bacon/sausage
Lodge juices Lodge celery
Lodge lemon Lodge avocados
Lodge tomatoes Lodge fresh mushrooms
Lodge lettuce or spinach Lodge peppers
Lodge cucumbers Lodge onions
Lodge potatoes Lodge fresh fruit (oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, etc.)
Lodge bread and buns Lodge wine/beer

And any other items/ingredients you identify.

We have a bin that we bring back and forth - during the week we toss the things we intend to take to the lodge into it (except the refrigerated things, of course). This makes it very easy... and we're less likely to forget things since we put them in the bin throughout the week.

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