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Through the Paleo diet/lifestyle and the Whole30 my family, friends and I are becoming healthier! We are getting to our healthy weights, moving more, sleeping better and have better energy. We are suffering fewer mild medical issues and are just overall feeling better every day!

I spend a lot of time in the kitchen these days. We cook and enjoy a lot of great food that's both tasty and healthy. I hope you'll find some recipes here that you'll enjoy!


Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Kitchen Basics

As I am gearing up for my next Whole30 (January 1st), I am developing some helpful lists for those who will be joining me for their first Whole30.  Here is a list of basic items that I always keep on hand:

Light Flavored Olive Oil (for making mayo & ranch dressing)
Mustard - because it's about the only packaged condiment that's compliant!
Coconut Oil - for cooking
Ghee or Clarified Butter - you can buy regular butter and clarify it yourself
Garlic - I bought a giant bag of it at Sam's Club
Onions
Eggs - used for meals & snacks as well as for making the mayo & ranch.  Farm fresh, free-range, organic are best!  
Coconut Milk - the canned full-fat stuff (no "lite").  NOT Silk!

GOOD (contains guar gum)
Photo Credit:
http://www.thaikitchen.com/products/coconut-milk.aspx

BETTER (no guar gum, cheapest I've found, VERY thick)

                                                    BEST (no guar gum, no BPA)
Photo Credit:
http://www.edwardandsons.com/native_shop_coconut.itml

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