05/22/2026
Pantry 101
Zones
Set up your pantry in zones that make sense for your daily routines. In this pantry the zones were
Dinner
Backstock Condiments
Baking
Breakfast
Snacks
Treats
Goals
The goal for a pantry should be to easily see what you have to simply the cooking/prep and doing inventory for groceries. Get rid of packaging where you can’t see the actual amount you have. Be realistic about canisters - decanting items requires maintenance.
Backstock
If you shop in bulk, consider a backstock area in your home. In this kitchen, there was a backstock area in the basement, but items weren’t being accounted for and expiring. If this is happening to you, consider using the back of the cupboard for backstock, or the highest shelf for backstock.
Happy Organizing