Stocking Up
Q. I am just starting out in my first apartment. What are some essential items to keep in the pantry and
freezer? Jim, San Francisco

A. A great question! As for the pantry, here you go:

Pasta
Canned tomatoes (whole, puree, tomato paste)
Good quality
canned beans (black, chickpeas, etc.)
Rice
Chicken broth
Good
quality black & green olives in jars (These will need to be refrigerated
after you open them.)
Anchovies
Capers
In the freezer:
Broccoli
florets
Peas
Bacon
Ground beef
Boneless chicken breasts
Pork
tenderloin
Fresh Italian sausage

These are just the basics and of course not the fresh items, but they are a
good place to start. Good luck!