About Pantry Raid
I’m a 30-something Chicagoan trying desperately to use up the assorted vinegars, spices and other accoutrements amassed in my pantry after many years of exploring mylove of food. My efforts will be captured here – and my goal is to show my husband that yes, that jar of harissa sitting on the shelf unopened for months on end really WAS necessary.
In this economy, couldn’t we all use a lesson in frugality?
So what’s the deal with the lame name? Ok, so a little while back I entered a chili contest. I was supposed to supply a name for my concoction, however, I’m not the most creative person. So I racked my brain trying to come up with something clever (perhaps a little better than My Chili) and at the eleventh hour came up with Pantry Raid – an accurate description in my mind. Of course, my handwriting is abyssmal and it became known as panty raid. Ah, such is life (perhaps this says more about my co-workers than me…). Anyway, I determined to co-op the name for my blogging endeavor. Again, an accurate description for my journey.
Santogold (Santigold)
Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games Trilogy)
OPEN that jar of harissa and use it sparingly on top of a Moroccan chicken, couscous salad! I buy them 3 at a time from mustaphas.com.
Good posts, keep it up!
Larry.
Thanks Larry!
I have opened the harissa – but I need to heed your advice and use it sparingly. Eating it straight up is not for me.
Chris, this is awesome!!
Thanks Michelle! And thanks for stopping by too!
I absolutely LOVE the concept behind this blog! Before we left the states I was convinced I could use up everything in our pantry – and with all the ethnic cooking I do there was TONS of random stuff. Sadly, that didn’t happen…but I’m really excited to see what you make!
Cate –
Ack! You called me out! My intention was to blog about using all this stuff up – yet I keep acquiring more spices and sauces. I promise to get back on track!
Thanks for stopping by!
I like your pictures a lot! And I love the idea of using up your pantry. I have the same problem.
Don’t apologize for your blog name, I for one think it’s clever! Believe me, blog names are getting almost as tough to come up with as band names these days.
I also have a ridiculous amount of miscellanea in my cupboards… for example, I went to Penzey’s a couple months ago because I was on an Indian food kick, and bought a bunch of special spices that are now languishing on the spice rack. I haven’t even opened a couple of them! They just sit there making me feel guilty.
Ah, the best intentions…
Cheers,
mlle. noelle of simmer down! (a food lover’s blog)
Using two dusty cans of coconut milk, a bit of sugar, that little stub of fresh ginger that’s been sitting on my counter for about a month, and three dead ripe juicy Georgia peaches, I created a heavenly machine-free Coconut Ginger Peach Ice Cream. Thank you for the inspiration Chris!
Great site! I jumped here from the foodie blog roll and Im having so much fun reading what you have here
keep em coming!
Hi,
Was looking for an Apple App and found your site…usually I don’t think the food sites are international enough for my family’s tastes, but yours seems quirky and fun!
If you ever find an APPLE APP for a good price that does family menu planning, grocery lists, calorie counting for me and down loads recipes….send me an email as sometimes I miss blog updates!!!!! I’ll check you out from time to time. Thanks!
Mom with too much on her plate!
I just came across this blog TODAY and loved it….is it too late?