I often get asked "what do YOU eat?" Its a fair question as I advocate a healthy, balanced diet, eating in season and as much organic if/when possible. So here are some of my kitchen cupboard essentials and also my regular ingredients for this winter season:

Dry pantry items I always stock:

• brown rice, buckwheat, millet, black rice, red rice (if I can get hold of some in Shg)
• buckwheat noodles (yes they do have wheat)
• brown rice pasta
• coconut oil (not consumed in the middle of winter though, too cooling)
• cranberries, raisins, a range of unsweetened, unsalted nuts
• Tamari (wheat free soy sauce), sea salt, pepper, oregano, dried Italian and Indian spices and herbs

Seasonal vegetables and fruits:

• organic strawberries
• blueberries (either imported or from Yunnan)
• oranges
• organic carrots, raddish, cruciferous vegetables, sweet potato, leek, leafy greens (there are always greens available in different seasons! no exucses)

Regular organic CSA box items:

• tofu block or tofu gan (the thin squares of tofu)
• free range eggs