• all purpose flour/unbleached flour
• whole wheat flour
• semolina flour
• self rising yeast (cheaper bought in bulk at BJ's)
  
• vital wheat gluten (used in whole wheat bread)
  
• milled flax seed                                   
• old fashioned oats                
• confectioners sugar                                                      
• olive oil
• canola oil
• vegetable oil
• non stick spray                                                                 
• coco powder                                                                 
• baking soda
• baking powder                                                                    
• salt and black pepper
• cream of tartar
• sugar
• brown sugar
• chocolate chips
• honey
• vanilla extract
• almond extract
• dry spices: red pepper flakes, garlic, cumin, basil, chili powder, cinnamon, dill, oregano
  
• dry soup mix : onion, vegetable
• chicken and beef stock (use can freeze homemade in ice cube trays as well if you don't want to use store bought! recipe coming soon!)
• can tomato sauce
• dried pastas
• wine for cooking: red and white 
  

Make sure to have the following items on hand in your refrigerator too:

• eggs (I always have the free range-organic ones)
• butter (freeze some salted and unsalted to have)
• lemon juice, a lemon (for zest)
• natural or homemade peanut butter
• cream cheese
• mayonnaise
• mustard
• bottle of Italian salad dressing
• vinegar
• chopped garlic (or cloves of fresh garlic)

You might also want to have a good, basic cookbook on hand too.  I love

The Joy of Cooking and The Betty Crocker Cookbook

"Yes, making homemade food takes time and planning.  The part I love the most about it is that I KNOW that the food I serve my family is made with carefully chosen ingredients and that I add am making it with love in my heart for the people I care for!"

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