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Please help me write a list to restock my kitchen cupboards

47 replies

losty · 15/02/2007 18:00

Need a comprehensive list of dry foodstuffs for me cupboards (I had to throw everything away following a beetle infestation).

I havent cooked any proper meals since, so dont really know what I a missing - but I filled a wheely bin full of it so there must have been a lot there!

I know there was lots of pasta and rice and cereals and flours but what else do I need? Cant afford to replace everything at once, as it will cost a fortune, but need the basics, so any help for my shopping list gratefully received!

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lulumama · 15/02/2007 18:02

couscous

assorted dried pasta & lasagne sheets

tinned tomatos

marigold veg & chicken bouillon powder

plain & self raising flour

losty · 15/02/2007 18:05

thanks lulu - meant to say I have all the tins still! ( I was advised to take the labels off and write on them with a permanant marker, as apparently they lay eggs under the labels . But I really couldnt face doing that. so if they come back with a vengence we shall know why! (still not fully gone btw, a few still lurking, but not the constant stream out of the corners like at the weekend!)

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lulumama · 15/02/2007 18:06

oh right, so you mean dried stuff only?

porridge oats

caster & granulated sugar

demerara sugar

losty · 15/02/2007 18:10

your're doing very well lulu - keep going!

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Scootergirl · 15/02/2007 18:12

Rice?

JillyBeansNW · 15/02/2007 18:13

Do you need herbs and spices as well?

losty · 15/02/2007 18:14

yes herbs and spices too!

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lulumama · 15/02/2007 18:15

brown and white rice

tarragon

paprika

chilli powder

oregano

basil

Oxo / chicken bisto

Califrau · 15/02/2007 18:16

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losty · 15/02/2007 18:16

I shall just print this off and take it to Sainsburys for me - or Tesco - what do you think?

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JillyBeansNW · 15/02/2007 18:16

Quinoa

Twiglett · 15/02/2007 18:17

are we talking tins as well or just packeted goods

I would say

Flour - S/R and Plain
Cornflour
Baking Powder
Bicarbonate of Soda
Cocoa
Granulated Sugar
Caster Sugar
Muscovado Sugar
Demerera
(OK I like to bake .. so sue me )

Rice
Pasta
Couscous
Lentils
Chickpeas
Stock (cubes or granules)

lulumama · 15/02/2007 18:17

keen-waaaaaa!! LOL! oooh, you;re reet posh jilly !

JillyBeansNW · 15/02/2007 18:18

Hobnobs
Lentles
Chick Peas
Tea Bags
Rice (oh someone already said that)
{goes off to look in other cupboard]

Twiglett · 15/02/2007 18:19

oh yes nearly forgot

popping corn (for DVDs)
Chocolate chips (back to cakes and biscuits I see )

losty · 15/02/2007 18:19

this list is really great!

thanks!

no tins folks

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lulumama · 15/02/2007 18:20

well done twig , just made the last of our popcorn today, need to jot that down !

Twiglett · 15/02/2007 18:20

for rice - wholegrain and basmati or american long grain and wild rice mix (delish)

JillyBeansNW · 15/02/2007 18:22

Salt

Twiglett · 15/02/2007 18:23

forgot salt and pepper

spices - ones I couldn't live without

garlic powder
ground cumin
chilli
basil
oregano
rosemary
garam masala
curry powder
ginger (back to baking .. gingerbread )
bay leaves
black peppercorns
bouquet garni
mixed herbs

I bet there's more but can't remember

JillyBeansNW · 15/02/2007 18:23

Raisend and currents

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