The season for baking is coming up fast. Pumpkin, apple, spice, caramel.... I'm getting hungry already! Now is the time to prep your kitchen for baking, specifically your pantry and cabinets. Purge your food of everything out of date or that you know you won't use. Reorganize if you need to so that you can see everything you have, which will save you from buying doubles. Many people don't think about their spices and such, if your spices are old they will loose their flavor. Now is a great time to go through all of them. Check the expiration dates and throw out the old ones. Also check to see if they are still "shakeable". If you have to knock the jar repeatedly against the counter to get it back to normal, throw it out. Don't forget to throw out your baking soda and check the baking powder. It's very important in baking that these are fresh, otherwise you can end up with flat cakes and cookies. Now you will be ready to take advantage of the coupons and sales that will be starting on baking items.
Tip: While purging cabinets and pantry, pull everything out and if needed replace shelf paper; then put everything back in as you throw out and reorganize.
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Great ideas Mandy!
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