water and 1 teaspoon
sugar to ½ teaspoon
yeast and let sit for 10
minutes—it should
produce foam. If not,
replace.Grains and Legumes
Grains and legumes should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Beans will keep from 6 months to a year, while regular pasta
and white rice will last indefinitely. Whole wheat pasta and
brown rice will go rancid after extended storage (usually 6
to 8 months): smell them before using. If there is any hint of
a fishy aroma, discard.
Beans, dried black
- Beans, dried cannellini
- Beans, dried kidney
- Pasta, lasagna
- Pasta, short and holey (like elbows or penne)
- Pasta, long (like linguine or spaghetti)
- Rice, white or brown
Canned Goods
Canned goods will last almost indefinitely, but it’s better not
to expose them to severe temperature fluctuations.