My Mother Hubbard Cupboard

I sometimes get asked what my food staples are, what do I always have in my pantry? Living in an area prone to cyclones, this also becomes extremely important during the wet season!

So here's my quick list of essentials in my pantry (fridge/freezer staples to come later):

Apple Cider Vinegar

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Raw 100% Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

Canned beans: four bean mix, kidney beans, chick peas, lentils, cannelloni beans (I don't have every type all the time, just a small selection)

Canned Tomatoes

Protein Powder

Almond Meal

Raw Almonds

Canned Tuna

Quinoa

Green Tea

Black Tea 

Stevia (or other natural sweetener)

Raw sugar or honey (can be used for lows too of course)

UHT Skim Milk (for absolute desperate when the power is out etc)

Spices: Cinnamon. Cayenne, Turmeric, Pepper, Salt (I have many others, as I Love Love spices but these are my MUSTS)

Lemons

Garlic

Onions

I find that with these ingredients I can always create a meal or two, even if its just because I'm lazy and haven't been to the shops in days! Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Apple cider vinegar, lemons, garlic, tumeric and cayenne are a fantastic way to make great salad and vegetable dressings with minimal to no salt or sugar. They are also great for jazzing up plain meals and have multiple health benefits.