Hostessing, Pantry, Recipes

Having moved to the mountain, with no grocery store nearby and a "cocktail community" who gathers weekly, whether it's over spontaneous drinks or elaborate dinners on a porch or by the fireside, I had to quickly learn how to stock my freezer and pantry, and gather recipes I could throw together with said stockpile. My neighbors are laughing and wondering if I really and truly have learned how to do this. I'm in process. Anywaaaay, the idea is that the pantry and freezer staples sections will be filled with items you keep on hand to make the quick "company" dishes in this section. By all means, I am relying on you, dear Collection members, to go to our Collection Community home and add your trove of ideas, and I'll update them here!