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.