Getting ready for Winter

Today I couldn't help but think about how Summer is coming to an end, which means we are about to enter the season of Chili's, Roast's and other crock-pot dinners.  At our house we try preparing for winter meals by stocking up on those things we will use regularly during the season.  A few examples of winter staples are:

Kidney Beans

Black Beans

Pinto Beans

Canned Veggies

Seasoning Packets (various ones like brown gravy, roast seasoning, ranch dressing seasoning, etc)

Sugar

Flour

and many other items that I could fill the page with!  The point is, start preparing for winter meals now by taking an inventory of the items in your cabinets and assessing where you are in your winter stock pile.  

As you take inventory of the items in your cabinets make lists of the things you need and of the things you DON'T need.  Watch sales in the next few months to start stocking up on some of those winter cooking necessities so that you don't find yourself paying full price for canned beans or corn in the middle of winter!