Life does seem to be getting busier in the 21st century and there are so many options to choose from however whether you are a busy Mum with kids or retired and sharing the joy of minding grandchildren having a well stocked panty, fridge and freezer really makes it simpler to prepare healthy nourishing meals with ease.
With four hungry children I keep my fridge and cupboards stocked with fruit, veggies, nuts, seeds, healthy dips. Make it the first thing they see and if they have busy schedules have carrot sticks etc cut up ready. Get them to help you cut up a container full ready for the next couple of days. Make it easy by making healthy organic wholefoods their only option.
I often cook in large batches and rely heavily on leftovers for breakfast and lunch options. Having your freezer well stocked makes school lunches or easy dinners so much simpler. I figure if I am cooking I may as well make a double batch and freeze some for an easy meal or snack when I am time poor. Having a well stocked pantry makes this so much simpler.
Our beautiful friends at Organics Sisters shared their Pantry Staples list with us. Thanks Brooke and Sally! This is a substantial list of pantry staples that will allow you to keep your family eating wholefood healthy with ease.
Our Pantry Essentials List
We are often asked what we stock in our pantry. Here is a list of the organic ingredients we use on a regular basis.
Flours
Coconut flour
Almond meal
Tapioca Flour
Spelt Flour
Buckwheat Flour
Sweeteners
Raw Honey
100% Pure Maple Syrup
Coconut Palm Sugar
Rapadura Sugar
Oils & Cooking Fats
Cold pressed Extra virgin coconut oil
Extra virgin olive oil
Butter
Ghee
Nuts & Seeds
Almonds
Pecans
Walnuts
Hazelnuts
Cashews
Macadamia nuts
Brazil nuts
Pistachios
Sesame seeds
Sunflower seeds
Pepitas
Chia seeds
Poppy seeds
Flaxseeds
Herbs & Spices
Himalayan Salt
Cayenne Pepper
Paprika
Garam Masala
Cumin
Coriander
Cinnamon
Cardamon
Fennel seeds
Thyme
Basil
Rosemary
Tumeric
Dulse Flakes
Other
Apple Cider Vinegar
Dates
Gluten-Free Baking Powder
Sultanas
Dried apricots
Raisins
Shredded coconut
Cacao or cocoa powder
Coconut cream
Chick peas
Rice Paper Rolls
Nori sheets
Coconut Amino Sauce