Temperatures here are still running in the 40s.  And its been rainy so it feels colder.  Therefore, I decided to go through the freezer and pantry to identify foods we use primarily in the winter so I don’t have to store them all summer.  In the summer we BBQ more and use the oven less.  I also don’t pack lunches so single serve items are in much less demand.

Here’s what I found.  I’m going to aim to use these up before Memorial Day.

Pantry

• Pumpkin pie filling / Condensed milk – used to make a pumpkin pie for Easter
• Pecans – made one pecan pie for Easter; enough pecans for one more pie
• Chestnuts
• Cranberry sauce
• Pineapple slices
• Prunes
• Artichoke hearts
• Cream of mushroom & cream of chicken soups

Freezer

• Blueberries
• Mashed potatoes
• Yogurt
• Heavy cream
• Egg whites
• Tater tots
• Homemade apple crisp

Refrigerator

• Ham
• Cauliflower

Most of these items are seasonal and will go on sale again before I need them for the holidays or we reach the depths of next winter.