introductory grocery list

Stock up on these ingredients and you’ll never say “There’s nothing to eat!” ever again. Or maybe you’ll still say it … maybe you’re complicated … what do I know?!

FRIDGE

• Dijon mustard

• Mayonnaise

• Toasted sesame seed oil

• Japanese tamari soya sauce

• Canadian maple syrup

• Fresh parsley

• Fresh lemons

• Plain yogurt

• Whole milk

• Half & Half, 15% MF

• Crusty whole-grain bread

• 6 eggs

• Some kind of berry that’s in season: strawberries, blueberries, dingleberries (or any fruit, really)

• Parmigiano Reggiano (or Pecorino Romano, or 5 year old aged cheddar)

• Baby spinach

• Fresh cherry tomatoes

• Good jam

• Baking soda & a sliced lemon to absorb odor

• Chicken bones, stored in the freezer

CUPBOARD

• Aged red wine vinegar

• Canola oil

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Aged balsamic vinegar (minimum 7 years old)

• Rice vinegar

• All-purpose flour

• Bread crumbs

• Cacao

• Honey

• Spaghetti or linguine

• Penne rigate (or bowties, fusilli)

• Egg noodles

• Brown/wild rice

• Garlic bulbs

• Onions

• Potatoes

• Some kind of nut: peanuts, almonds, pecans …

• Some kind of beans: garbanzo, kidney, black, or cannelini

• 2 cans San Marzano tomatoes (795ml)

SPICE ARSENAL

Always store your spices in a dark place and in airtight containers.

• Cumin

• Paprika

• Hot curry powder

• Black peppercorns

• Hot chile flakes

• Sea salt

• Greek Oregano

• Thyme

• Bay leaves

• Cayenne pepper

• Turmeric

• Rosemary

• Vanilla beans

• Fennel seeds

• Coriander seeds

• Onion powder

• Garlic powder

• Dried basil

• Dried parsley

• Brown sugar

• Fleur de sel

• Dry mustard

WINDOWSILL

• Basil plant

• Mint plant

• Decapitated doll (optional)

LIQUOR CABINET

• Dry wine

• Dark rum

• Cognac

• Scotch

• Vodka