MY KITCHEN STAPLES

This section of the blog provides an insight into what you would find if you snooped around my area of the kitchen. I have also indicated where and how I buy my staples.  These foods are part of a whole food and plant based way of living.  Most of these items can be found within the recipes and as you will see, some items are used more frequently.  

Where I Shop 

My main sources of food are Amazon, Holland & Barrett, Goodness Direct and local supermarkets; Waitrose and Asda have a wonderful whole foods range and I have found that Aldi source good quality produce.  I also try to visit my local farmers market as much as possible, nothing beats fresh and organic homegrown fruit and vegetables.

Amazon is great for buying frequently used products in bulk. I usually place an order every 2/4 months for organic nuts, seeds and coconut flakes, flaxseed oil, tahini, tamari, chia seeds and nut butters.  Holland & Barrett is really good for when I need something ASAP.  Their stores are all over the UK and they stock a wide range of whole food brands.    Goodness Direct is amazing and has everything you would ever require!  I normally order one off items from here such as a 1lt bottle of organic cold pressed olive oil; tomato puree, balsamic vinegar and chocolatey treats! 

What I buy

Grains
Wild rice, Qunioa, Buckwheat, Brown rice, Black rice, Gluten free rolled oats

Legumes & Beans
Lentils (red / yellow or green), Chickpeas, Black beans, Kidney beans, Pinto beans

Cooking oils and spreads
Flaxseed oil, Pure coconut oil, Cold pressed olive oil, Tamari, Tahini

Superfoods
Spirulina, Wheatgrass, Maca powder, Acai, Bee pollen, Chia Seeds, Cacao

Vegetables
The list is endless..
Kale, Spinach, Celery, Brocolic, Avocados, Sprouts, Mushrooms, Sweet Potatos, Aubergine
Courgette, Peppers, Cucumbers

Fruits
Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Bananas, Apples, Kiwi, Pomegrante 

Dried fruits
Goji berries, Medjooj dates, Raisins, Sultanas, Coconut flakes, Canberries

Nuts & Seeds
Almonds, Cashews, Hazlenuts, Walnuts, Pecans, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds
Hemp seeds, Linseeds, Seasme seeds

Flours
Buckwheat, Almond and Coconut flour

Liquids
Almond milk, Coconut milk, Herbal teas

Spices and herbs
Chilli, Cinnamon, Paprika, Garlic, Nutmeg, Basil, Ginger, Cayenne, Herbs, Thyme 
Basil, Bay leaves, Cumin, Corriander, Fennel, Black pepper, Himalayan Salt, Rosemary

Sweetners
Pure maple syrup, Medjooj dates, Coconut sugar