Once you’ve gotten your pantry staples, what should the “extras” be, that push the boundaries of your cuisine? Let’s find out!
Delightful with your morning eggs! Definitely a head turner, these pork brains are hip in the deep DEEP south!
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Hard to find but what a fun left field can of ham! Recommend heating it up to capture the smells and holiday flavors. Cold is ok but heated is better
Figgy Pudding Spam - eBay
These are fun, a few on a salad go a long way delivering sweet punch in the mouth. I’ve also put them with smoked meats for impressive results.
For what it’s worth, I tried pickling them and that was a waste.
Red Sweety Drop Peppers, Specialty Imported Food, 28-Ounce Can
Kvass is great for dark beer fans that don’t want alcohol. If you make your own with less sugar the drink can have real benefits for your gut health. Low sugar version can have a strong tang!
But as a sugary soda it is also delicious.
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I first encountered this staple as a child when my Grandma would make deviled eggs and put a small dallop of deviled ham on the eggs. Game changer! Great on crackers too
Deviled Ham Spread
This is so good! I use it in coffee drinks but I would imagine it would be great for cocktails too.
Available in raisin and original, this brown bread is best cut in short coaster sized pieces and placed in microwave under a slab of butter!
Good survival prep food as well because it’s a LOT of calories.
Brown Bread Plain - B&M Beans
Variety of non spam branded canned meats are a fun way to store food. Pay special attention to the ingredients because some of these brands will fill their cans with cancer causing preservatives. Highly recommend the YUKA app to scan UPCs before you ...