Staples versus STAPLES

This weekend may bring some challenging weather. It is bitterly cold outside with the scary combination of icy winds and clear, crispness that usually means snow. When faced with the possibility of snow - just the possibility of snow mind you, something interesting happens; people kind of freak out! Milk disappears off shelves.  Bread somehow seems like something a family cannot survive without and don't even get me started about eggs! As a Californian, unwise to the "snow mentality" of a native Easterner, we buy into the craziness. As an avid home cook, I thought it might be helpful to mention what "staples" versus "STAPLES" are to me.  The items on the list below are things I truly believe no home kitchen should be without. Combined, the ingredients below can make just about anything. 

I narrowed it down to 30 items but some fall into categories and encompass many items. 

1. Flour (s) (at least 15-20 pounds)
2. Sugar(s) (minimum of the same amount and multiple types)
3. Eggs (2-3 dozen)
4. Milk
5. Half and half
6. Heavy Cream
7. Wine (dah)
8. Beer (double dah)
9. Spirits (triple dah)
10. Cheese(s)
11. Butter (probably should have listed this first)
12. Meat (poultry and beef)
13. Bacon
14. Yeast (I buy in bulk)
15. Bread (low on the list because I can make my own, see number 1 and 14)
16. "Emergency" Food: pasta sauce, frozen ravioli, salsa, tortillas, broth/stock
17. Coffee (dear GOD this should be highter on the list)
18. Tea
19. Popcorn
20. Oil(s)
21. Vinegar(s)
22. Rice
23. Canned Goods: beans, tomatoes, jams, peanut butter
24. Dried Fruits
25. Nuts
26. Cereals
27. Maple Syrup (the real stuff)
28. Leavening agents
29. Flavorings: assorted herbs, spices and extracts
30. Salt (various types)