Rising prices and scarce quantities are swaying consumers to purchase food items that last a long time.

Choose food items that can easily be made into nutritious and delicious meals. I make sure I have some of the basics in my pantry such as dried peas for soups.  Pasta for main course dinners and casseroles and rice.

These items will last several years so it's important to keep track of them using the Millpondfarms.com Inventory System.  You'll want to receive an email alert when they are about to expire.  You can also check your inventory system on your phone when you are at the store.  Perhaps pasta is on sale and you want to double check your home supply.  Simply go to millpondfarms.com, log in and check your inventory.

Under recipe ideas you'll find several fantastic recipes that I make using these items.  And remember to store the leftovers in your freezer.