FOOD NEWS
The Genius Way To Clear Out Your Pantry Without Throwing Away Food
By Stacie Adams
Hospitality baskets are often associated with hotel rooms and are provided to welcome new guests, but they can also play a role in your home when it comes to pantry decluttering.
Presenting food in an attractive basket in your home shows that you're a conscientious host and homemaker. Guests and family members alike will love the cute assortment of snacks.
Making your own gift baskets is also a great way to get a handle on food waste, which amounts to a loss of 119 billion pounds of food every year, according to Feeding America.
Use shelf-stable foods like chips, pretzels, and crackers since fresh foods like fruit will perish quickly. You can store cereal and trail mix in jars or bags as a portioned snack.
Individual coffee packets, hot chocolate, and tea bags are also great additions to your hospitality baskets, as are bottles of water to ensure proper hydration.
A sizable bowl or container is the perfect way to present snacks in your home, but if you’ll be entertaining guests, consider using a wicker basket for a fancier aesthetic.