What is in my Pantry

my whole entire list of essentials

I would consider myself a type-A ish person. I like things done a certain way and I am tidy and clean, but occasionally it is out of sight out of mind and when my pantry cabinet has a nice little door on it…..the inside can get a bit out of control.

So a pantry cleanse, organize, is NECESSARY. Sometimes it just takes a ‘lil revamp to get an organized system going. Which is exactly what I spent this weekend doing. Oh so therapeutic. As I was cleansing and cleaning and organizing I wrote down and made note of all of the pantry items I use the most that are essential for me! So now here I am giving you a peek inside my (now newly gorgeous) pantry….

• Where I Shop

• My Pantry Essentials List

• Pantry Organizers

Let’s get intoooo ittt…..

Where I Shop

1. Thrive Market

I’ve been a Thrive Market member since 2022, but I’ve never appreciated it more than I do now that I am living in New York. Between bouncing between multiple grocery stores to find everything I need, struggling to track down my favorite brands after moving, and schlepping home with bags in freezing winter or sticky summer heat, Thrive has genuinely saved me. When people ask where I grocery shop, I always say Thrive Market. It’s where I get most of my pantry staples, clean toiletries, and those random household things we always need.

They deliver straight to your door (a dream in this city), their prices save me money every month because they offer the lowest price guaranteed (I have saved $4,979 in groceries — an average of $72 per order), and they carry high-quality organic, traceable, sustainable and regenerative products, plus, they ban over 1,000 sketchy ingredients from everything they stock. It’s honestly one of the best memberships I’ve invested in. And my family agrees too (I had to get them on it’s too good!)

I will include a list of my staple products below (all the products that are from thrive market on my list I will link!) that I order time & time again.

If you are interested, join Thrive Market today and get 25% off Back to School essentials PLUS unlock an extra 30% off your first order AND a free gift at http://thrivemarket.com/glowwithEllanewsletter !!! Grateful to Thrive Market for sponsoring this post!

2. Farmers Market

My favorite place to get seasonal produce, yes, but also some random household pantry items! Sometimes they have good things like honeycomb, honey, maple syrup, crackers, olives and pickled items, jams and more!

The farmers market is the best because you get to meet the people making these beautiful products and creations. See the love behind the hard work they do! It is a wonderful feeling strolling a farmers market, and whenever I get to support a local business and interact with the community, it feels that much more special!

3. Farm to People

This is kind of like my version of a “CSA” in NY. It is a grocery delivery service that sources primarily from local farms in NYC, Brooklyn & NJ. So if I missed the farmers market — this is where I go next! GLOWWITHELLA25 works as a discount on your first order!

4. Markets + Grocery Store

There are some things that I just have to go to the grocery store for like my favorite olives and pepperocinis, etc, but this is usually my last resort!

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My Pantry Essentials List

*Most of the products I buy are sourced direct from farmer, organic and/or regenerative! I try to buy products that are primarily traceable and transparent and good quality

1. Grains

• Jasmine Rice

• Forbidden Rice

• Pasta: Gluten Free + Sourdough

• Quinoa

• Sprouted Oats

• Buckwheat

• Sweet Potato Noodle

• Rice Noodle

• GF Boxed Mac n Cheese

2. Baking Essentials

• High Protein Flour (for sourdough)

• All Purpose Einkorn Flour

• Einkorn Berries

• Baking Powder

• Baking Soda

• Yeast

• Sugar

• Coconut Sugar

• Maple Sugar

• Cacao Powder

• Cornstarch

3. Canned & Jarred Goods

• Bone Broth

• Tomatoes

• Tomato Sauce

• Tomato Paste

• Coconut Milk

• Coconut Cream

• Tinned Fish

• Beans

• Almond Butter

• Tahini

• Coconut Butter

• Jam

• Chicken Broth

• Applesauce

4. Condiments & Sauces

• Coconut Aminos

• Mustard

• Ketchup

• Soy Sauce

• Tamari

• Curry Paste

• Sriracha

• Calabrian Chilies

• Pickled Assortments

5. Spices & Seasonings

• Everyday Salt

• Flakey Salt

• Black Peppercorns

• Pink Peppercorns

• Ginger

• Turmeric

• Garlic Powder

• Onion Powder

• Chili Flakes

• Herbs de Provence

• Sesame Seeds

• Smoked Paprika

• Cumin

• Nutmeg

• Cardamom

• Tarragon

• Cayenne

• Oregano

• Ceylon Cinnamon

• Poppyseed

• Bay Leaves

• Za'atar

• Fennel

• Cloves

6. Oils & Vinegars

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • Cook & Heal+

• Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

• Sesame Oil

• Red Wine Vinegar

• White Wine Vinegar

• White Vinegar

• Apple Cider Vinegar

• Rice Vinegar

• Balsamic Vinegar

• Ghee

7. Beverages

• Loose Leaf Tea

  • You can use discount “glowwithella” on any of these:

  • Heavenly Teas

  • Organic Olivia

  • Healing the Source

  • By Achilles

• Coffee (discount ELLA20)

• Matcha (discount ELLA10)

8. Sweeteners & Extracts

• Maple Syrup

• Raw Honey (discount ELLA10)

• Honeycomb

• Bee Pollen

• Manuka Honey (discount GLOW15)

• Vanilla Extract

• Vanilla Bean Paste

• Vanilla Bean Pods

• Vanilla Bean Powder

• Almond Extract

• Peppermint Extract

9. Snacks & Sweets

• Buckwheat Crackers

• Siete Chips

• Pitted Dates

• Sprouted Almonds

• Granola

• Honey Cereal

• Cacao Nibs

• Thin Rice Cakes

• Chocolate Chips

• Dark Chocolate

• Crunchy Cookies

10. Other

• Protein Powder (discount ELLA10)

• Collagen Powder (discount auto applied)

• Protein + Collagen + Colostrum Powder (discount ELLA)

• Gelatin

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Pantry Organizers

HONESTLY my favorite ever pantry organizers are old jars! These are also my favorite beverage glasses too. Old tomato jars, coconut oil, bone broth, honey you name it I keep them all and they always come in handy!

BUT sometimes the sticky stickers on the jars can be a hassle so this is what I do:

• Peel off as much of the sticker as you can

• Fill jars with hot to boiling water (not so hot that it would crack)

• Let sit for 10 minutes with hot water and peel off as much more of the sticker as you can

• For any extra residue — create a paste with equal parts baking soda + neutral oil

• Rub paste all over stubborn sticky parts, let sit for at least an hour, longer for more stubborn

• Scrub off remaining residue with soap and hot water

• Dishwash and enjoy!

A few more jars & organizers I love.

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If you have free time this weekend, I highly encourage a good pantry organize, clean out and inventory!! I found so many doubles of products I forgot that I had, and now they are up front and center ready to be used and I am so excited!

Let me know if you have anyyy questions regarding the state of my pantry or absolutely anything else. Hopefully this was helpful & I will chat with you soooon for Meal Shortcuts this coming Sunday! Yay! XO - Ella