My Perfect Pantry - Fridge

Fridge:

• Eggs
• Butter
• Milk
• Whipping Cream
• Buttermilk
• Cheese; Blue, Cheddar, Cream, Pepper-jack
  
• Yogurt
• Bacon
• Bread
  
• Mayonnaise
• Mustard; Smooth & Grainy Dijon, Spicy
• Horseradish
• Ketchup
• Sweet Relish
• Jams/Jellies; Apple, Marmalade, Raspberry, Strawberry
• Bell Peppers
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Cucumbers
• Lettuce
• Mushrooms
• Tomatoes
• Apples
• Bananas (On the counter)
• Lemons
• Limes
• Mangoes (When in season)
• Oranges
• Peaches (When in season)
  
• Plums (When in season)
• Chives

Asian:

• Fresh Ginger
• Miso Paste (Usually Red)

Greek:

• Feta
  

Italian:

• Mozzarella
  
• Parmesan
• Ricotta
• Cured Meat (Salami or Prosciutto usually)
• Basil
  

Mexican:

• Sour Cream
• Avocados
• Salsa
• Tortillas
• Cilantro
  

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My Perfect Pantry

I like making lists. And since I love food, it seems natural to make lists about food. One of my most researched food lists is my essential pantry list. Just what exactly should I have in my fridge, freezer and pantry at all times? After making some rules, such as items in the fridge must be used at least once a week, I put together my basics and added on over the course of a few weeks. The result was as close to my perfect pantry as possible.

For your convenience I have separated my perfect pantry into a few sections:

Fridge
Freezer
Baking
Dry Goods
Canned/Bottled
Spirits
Spices

I've included what I always like to have on hand in each section. I've also added some themed ingredients that I like to have on hand as well, ex. Italian or Mexican fridge staples. What do you consider to be in your perfect pantry?