What's your quirky pantry staple?

[Anonymous]

I dunno if its that quirky but Calabrian chilis.

[Anonymous]

Cans of Rotel

I mix it with melted Velveeta, ground beef and onion.

[Anonymous]

Didn't we just have this thread in October?

[Anonymous]

Soba noodles.

[Anonymous]

Trader Joes crunchy salted almond butter. So good. I have a few spoonfuls everyday and make sure it always have at least 2 jars spare.

[Anonymous]

Duke's mayonnaise. We go through so much I keep hoping Costco starts carrying it in the big jars. We always keep extras in the pantry because I fear running out.

Vidalia onions

[Anonymous]

Chocolates, and chocolate topped cookies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My quirk isn’t a staple; it’s that I keep things for sentimental reasons. My grandma always supplied us with homemade jellies. When I was little, I saw a commercial for Smuckers and it was a revelation to me that people buy jelly. She passed away on Christmas day 17 years ago, but everywhere I’ve lived, I’ve had a jar of Grandma’s jelly sitting on the shelf in my pantry (unopened) with her handwriting on the label. I just can’t throw it out.

I kept an unopened can of peaches from my grandmother’s fridge in my own for a long time. Through a few house moves. It was not homemade, an actual metal can from the grocery store. I have other things with her writing and many of her kitchen utensils. She passed 20+ years ago.

[Anonymous]

Slap Ya Mama

[Anonymous]

Vegemite

[Anonymous]

Dried cranberries
Aldi pita bread
Frozen cooked chick peas

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dunno if its that quirky but Calabrian chilis.

I got this as a gift (in a basket) and I don't know what to do with them. any ideas for me?

[Anonymous]

Pickled herring

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Slap Ya Mama

I’m telling you - try the hot old bay. It’s far superior.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dunno if its that quirky but Calabrian chilis.

yes! Me too. I love all manner of chili pastes and hot sauces but these are my favorite. Just the right amount of salty umami with a little kick. I put Calabrian chili paste on everything.