Back to the Grind Part II

Stocking your kitchen for success

This is part two of getting back to the grind—helping you get organized and ready for back-to-school and Q4. The regular weekly recipes, shopping lists, and meal plans will resume in September! And today I’m sharing ways to get ready for them.

My oldest comes home from camp on Friday. I’M SO EXCITED. I can’t wait to hug her and never let go. In addition to getting her room ready for her—while she was gone we turned the office into a bedroom so they each have their own room—I’m making sure we’re ready to head back-to-school. Getting lunchboxes ready, cleaning out the pantry, and talking to my little one about what she’s going to bring for lunch.

This week, we’re going through the kitchen staples that make feeding your family (and yourself) easier throughout the week. It includes pantry, fridge, and freezer staples, plus a few recipes to make for dinner and freeze for later. We’re not making stock from scratch right now. I have other shit to do.

Here’s what’s on the menu this week:

• Kitchen Staples Checklist - Fridge, Freezer, & Pantry!

• Magic Meat Sauce & Magic Tomato Sauce

• Mini Meatballs & Pasta

• Chocolate Chip Banana Bars