Cupboard Cleanout Cooking

[Laili]

I wanted to ask, discuss, etc. on "Cupboard Cleaning"

The rules being simple. Only buy the basic things of life (milk, eggs, etc.) but you cannot buy a long-term item from the fridge, pantry, cupboard, etc. You have to use what is on hand in your kitchen. The only way to get rid of it is to cook with those items.

The other night to get rid of the giant container of oatmeal, I made meatloaf with oatmeal in it. Came out great!

So. Discuss:
Would you undergo a cupboard cleanout?
Any recipes from a cleanout?
Ideas or thoughts.
This makes a good New Years resolution?