I gather whole ingredients, as minimally processed as possible.
- buying from the local grocery store or markets
- fishing and hunting for wild meat
- farming in my backyard for fresh produce
I keep this enduring list on my phone with checkboxes and uncheck ingredients I run out of throughout the week. This way, anytime I pop into a grocery store, I can remember what I’m missing at home.
- MEAT & DAIRY
- Chicken (thigh or breast)
- Beef (ground) or Fish
- Greek Yogurt, whole
- Milk, whole
- Cheese
- CARBS / FATS
- Oats, old-fashioned
- Peanut Butter
- Rice, usually white
- Pasta, usually spaghetti and rigatoni
- Beans, usually black and pinto
- Fresh Bread, usually tortillas, buns, or sourdough
- Fresh Olives, if I can find them for cheap…
- FRESH PRODUCE
- Bananas
- Berry Medley, frozen
- Apples / Grapes / Oranges (lunch options)
- Carrots / Bell Peppers (lunch options)
- Garlic
- Onion
- Chili, usually jalapenos
- Lemon / Lime / both
- Tomato
- Greens / Broccoli
- Cilantro / Parsley / Basil / etc.