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)

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http://www.edwardandsons.com/native_shop_coconut.itml