I'm someone who likes to cook on a daily basis and bake as often as possible. Having a well-stocked pantry is essential for my endeavors in the kitchen and I never like to feel limited. I know it's not always feasible to have everything one needs at all times, but I try very hard to keep my must-haves on hand. We all have our own style of cooking and your pantry may be completely different from mine. Keep in mind that this is a master list, one from which you can cook just about anything. Pick and choose according to your needs and likes. ~ Organizing a Pantry ~ Grains & Flours Store in airtight containers. unbleached all-purpose flour, bread flour, whole wheat flour (store in freezer), cake flour (not self-rising), yellow cornmeal (refrigerate), white cornmeal(refrigerate), masa harina, cornstarch, arrowroot, old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant), extra-long grain white rice (not parboiled), extra-long grain brown rice, jasmine rice, basmati rice, Japanese sh
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