Pantry 101

I think one of the most confusing things about eating Paleo/Primal is how it revamps your pantry, your staples, your buying habits. I think it is the biggest stumbling blocks for many of us as we try to eat better. Here are few things that I keep in my pantry to make sure I can make a successful meal. (This idea was sparked by Sarah Fragoso's list in her cookbook Everyday Paleo. Check out her website at everydaypaleo.com.)

With these basics, you can feed yourself well!

Pantry:

• canned coconut milk
• coconut oil
• coconut butter
• olive oil
• Real Salt
• Real Salt Seasoning
• almond butter
• balsamic vinegar
• canned wild salmon
• canned kipper
• canned tuna
• sweet potatoes
• yellow, white, red onions
• as many spices as possible!

Fridge:

• eggs
• So Delicious Coconut Milk
• heavy cream
• butter
• Dijon mustard
• coconut flour
• almond flour
• almonds/sliced almonds
• pecans
• walnuts
• hazelnuts
• cashews
• spinach
• spring lettuce mix
• romaine lettuce
• kale
• scallions
• shallots
• garlic
• apples
• lemons/limes
• avocados
• Applegate deli meats
• as many in season vegetables/fruits as you want for the week

Freezer:

• broccoli
• cauliflower
• green beans
• mixed veggies
• blueberries
• blackberries
• raspberries
• peaches
• chicken
• ground turkey
• ground beef
• pork sausage
• bacon
• salmon
• sole, tilapia, scallops, shrimp

My goal is to find and help you find as many scrumptious meals from these basic building blocks as possible.