Comments on: The Pantry Challenge

By: Regan

Regan — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:58:26 +0000

I LOVE this. Me and my other half were just looking in the freezer today and saying “I see about 7 days of meals we could pull together”. It’s so funny that I read about your challenge today. We’re gonna do it. I would ALSO love to have that pantry pictured above…so cozy.

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:51:07 +0000

We had one just this week! I planned our entire week’s menu from what we had on hand, and I only went to the grocery store for a few essential perishables (e.g., yogurt) that we were about to run out of. I ended up spending under $25, which is fantastic for us. We eat a lot of organic food, so our typical grocery bill (even with couponing/sales) is about $75/week.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:53:42 +0000

Ironically, I was just realizing how full my refrigerator and pantry are. I’ve already planned to do one in the month of December. We’re having a Christmas party so that just about uses up the grocery money. Time to get creative!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:34:37 +0000

We have an annual “pantry challenge”: my husband is laid off every winter from mid Novemeber until mid April I spend the summer stocking up and by the following spring, our pantries are bare. We buy short time perishables, like milk, eggs, bread, sour cream, and a few ingredients for certain recipes here and there. Otherwise, I try to make every little bit last and get creative with my meal planning. Thank you for all your hard work and great suggestions, and I too covet the pantry!!!!!!

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:04:45 +0000

Like Rachel, I am TOTALLY coveting that pantry!

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:39:23 +0000

I have only been to the store to buy milk and orange juice. My stockpile has lasted at least 2 weeks!

By: Rachel Quebedeaux

Rachel Quebedeaux — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:33:09 +0000

I need to do one… but MAN I would love a pantry like that!!!!