Opinion: don't buy foods you like, buy foods that will keep and are highly nutritious.
This list assumes clean running water and cooking fuel such as gas or electric. The list is just for friends and under construction. Send ideas and thoughts if you have them.
Cooking Supplies
- Oils of choice (I recommend extra virgin olive)
- Cooking fats (such as butter, margarine/lard, etc)
- Ionized cooking salt (a couple of cylinders)
- A bit of browns & white sugars
Basic Foods
- Flours
Yes, whole wheat, b/c nutrients - Dried beans, peas, & lentils
Try to get get mixed or make your own later - Brown rice
Yes, brown, b/c nutrients - Oats and/or cereals of choice
- Dried whole-wheat or vegetable pastas
Yes b/c nutrients - Various nuts (if not allergic)
Bulk foods is better; salted for snacks & unsalted for cooking - Nut butters & possibly nut pouders
- Canned tomato sauces
I actually prefer canned whole tomatos to make the sauce myself - Other canned veggies, corn, etc
- Bananas (freeze)
- Parmesan (freeze)
- Actual garlic (freeze some)
- Any other feezable vegetables & fruites (or freeze yourself)
Basic Food Products
- Desired stocks & canned creams (e.g. mushroom & chicken)
Supplementation
- Protein powder (I prefer pea-based)
- High-quality vitamin D & B12
Creature comforts
- Cinnamon
- Instant coffee
- Teas
Other tools
- White vinegar (cleaning & cooking)
- Dish soap (cleaning)
Basic meals
- Breakfast: oatmeal
Old-fashioned or steel-cut oats
Salt
Brown sugar
Cinnamon