Three details are enough to start.
Record the ingredient, the amount and the location. Use everyday amounts such as “2 cans” or “half a bag.” A precise measurement is useful only if the measurement helps you decide what to cook or buy.
Keep your inventory near your shopping list.
Put the printed sheet near your shopping list. Cross out finished items and change amounts after cooking. Before a grocery trip, look at the shelf as well as the list: a pantry list is only as current as the last update.
