Stocking the Kitchen

Obviously I buy a ton more groceries than is useful to share here.  But, what I think would be helpful is the list of items I try to never run out of: 

 

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Veggies:

  • Greens!  I usually buy a bunch or 2 of each: 

    • Spinach

    • Kale

    • Swiss Chard

    • Cool info about greens - http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/list-dark-green-leafy-vegetables-1647.html

  • Herbs (see below) 

  • Nice, vine ripened tomatoes

  • Zucchini

  • Yellow Squash

  • Carrots

  • Peppers (either full size or mini, but always multi color)

  • Brocolli

  • Califlower

  • Brussel Sprouts (I know, but you will learn to love them - I buy these every other time)

  • Avocados (Hmmm!)

  • Herbs - see Herb blog for details

    • Basil (tons)

    • Cilantro (tons)

    • Parsley (basic and/or Italian)

    • Sage (not too much)

    • Rosemary

    • Thyme

    • Mint


Baking: 

Flour

  • Organic Non-Bleached white flour

  • Organic Whole wheat flour

  • Almond flour

  • Coconut flour

  • White Rice Flour

  • Garbanzo Flour

  • Generally I would only have the first 3 if not cooking for non-gluten

  • For info on wheat free diets: http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/  

Oils

  • Coconut oil (solid and spray)

  • Olive Oil

  • Grapeseed oil

  • Avocado Oil

  • Walnut Oil

  • Peanut Oil

  • Sesame Oil

  • Safflower Oil

  • Interesting regarding oils - note that most of them tell you what temperature they are tolerant to.  I used to think the oil choice did not matter but not true. Read more here   

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Sugar/Sweeteners

  • Regular Organic Granulated Sugar

  • Dark Brown Sugar (I keep several bags on hand, then I don't run out when I want cookies!)

  • Powdered Sugar (same buying theory as above)

  • Stevia (remember one of my kids can't have sugar!)

  • Agave

  • Honey

  • Molasses

  • Dark Corn Syrup

Beans

I have tried to get in the habit of making my own beans, but it has not become a habit yet.  It really is easy when I do it, but....  So, I buy canned, unsalted of the following:

  • Black beans (tons)

  • Dark Red Kidney Beans (tons)

  • Northern White Beans (tons)

  • Vegetarian Refried Beans (read the ingredients on the regular vs. vegetarian and decide!) 

  • Garbanzo (a few)

  • Pinto (a few)

  • Navy Beans (a few)

Other Essentials:

  • Corn Starch

  • Chopped Green Chilis (small cans of mild)

  • Organic Chicken Stock in the pourable boxes

  • Rice

  • Noodles (all different shapes and sizes - both GF and regular)

  • Block of cheese - your preference (if you are dairy free get Veggie Shreds, if you are dairy and soy free get Daiya)

  • Tortillas (Corn and Flour)

  • Large bottle of lime juice

  • Large bottle of lemon juice

  • Eggs

  • Plain Fage Yogurt 

  • Plain Cream Cheese (if you are dairy free, Daiya has the best imitation!)

  • Baking Powder

  • Baking Soda

  • Corn Chips (When my bags are almost done and mostly crumbles, I pour those into a bag to use later)

 

Teresa Kerrigan