corner view "staple foods"

I eat gluten-free.  So, I would say that my staple foods are whole and preferably organic. Fresh fruits and vegetables.

 

I eat our fresh, organic and extremely local eggs from the back yard flock.  We are raising 5 more chicks at the moment.  I buy organic chicken from Whole Foods every week and sometimes organic pork.

I stock the pantry with dried beans and whole grains such as quinoa, gluten-free oats and various rices.  We also have a "snack drawer" of nuts, corn chips, gluten-free pretzels and dried fruits.

 

I also couldn't live without my spices.  I like to have a good sea salt on hand.  My favorite spice blend of all time is herbs de provence.  I have also discovered a nice salt/spice blend that I have been using a lot lately.  Our garden is stocked with fresh herbs as well; rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, oregano, chives and sage.

 

We use canned tomatoes, chicken and olives.  Oh, speaking of olives, we always have on hand a nice bottle of olive oil.  I also couldn't live without my Pamela's gluten-free baking mix and my chocolate.

It all sounds a bit idyllic.  I can't say it is all the time.  I do eat at restaurants sometimes. I do feed my family frozen tamales and pizza (they can eat gluten).  But for the most part, eating gluten-free has forced me to eat healthier and more simply.  I am grateful for that.

See other corner view staple foods here:

jane, ladybug-zen, ian, bonnie, esti, sophie, cele, modsquad,

caitlin, joyce, ani, kim, a day that is dessert, natsumi, epe, kaylovesvintage, trinsch, c.t., jeannette, outi, schanett, ritva, francesca, state of bliss, jennifer, dana, denise, cabrizette, bohemia girl, dianna, isabelle, amber, a girl in the yellow shoes, mister e, janis, kari, jgy, skymring, elizabeth, audrey, allison, lise, cate, mon, victoria, crescent moon, erin, otli, amy, ida, caroline, lisa, dorte, kimmie, la lune dans le ciel, nicola, malo, vanessa, britta, virgina, april, b, kyndale samantha, karen, kristina, dorit, goldensunfamily, sophie, janet, mcgillicutty, desiree, di, travelingmama, aimee, sunnymama, amanda, ali, jenell, guusje, britta, juanita, pamela, inna, daan, myrtille, cris, ibb, susi, jodi, lily, gillian,

jeanette, athena, pienduzz, latisha, clairette, satsuki

Comments

[lisa]

Great post! So pretty too. Are you going to pickle those cucumbers?
lisa :)

[Kerry]

Thanks for sharing about this. We are not a gluten free family, but I have friends who are for many different reasons and while I often hear that it can be difficult, I always hear that it is worth it in many ways to be gluten free.

I love the photos! Your jars are so pretty. I recently switched to glass jars for my beans and grains. So much nicer to look at! I have been trying to use quinoa, but the last couple of times I tried to make it, it hasn't quite turned out right. Any suggestions?

[ibabe]

My boy could not also eat gluten, so my house used to be that way. Great shots and thanks for sharing.

[daan]

I have to take a bite, that melon looks great and so much summer!

[mary]

Did you get those cucumbers from the farmer's market? They look beautiful! -m.

[Francesca]

I was on a gluten free diet for year once, and I really had a hard time finding some variety in my meals at first!

[earthycrunchy]

Going out to eat is the challenge for me. I think more people are becoming aware of celiac disease which makes it easier for me.

[earthycrunchy]

Yes! I am going to start making pickles today. We are doing catch-up today...stayin' home. :)

[earthycrunchy]

Yes! I need to go to the store today and get a few more supplies!

[earthycrunchy]

We make it like rice. Sometimes it helps to use broth when cooking it. We also put it in soups and chili. We use quinoa flour in place of wheat flour in cookies. I have heard about a recipe for pizza with quinoa flour that I need to try out :)

[Jane]

great post. i also try to eat gluten free- and i do feel a lot better:) thanks for this! besos-jane

[Kasia]

mmm... this melon looks so juicy and delicious... yummy!
Great photos! Thank you for sharing :)

[gardenmama]

What a beautiful post, I was happy to see all of your whole and healthy foods!
Beautiful photos too : )

[Caitlin]

Very interesting and it all looks very good.

[nicola]

your pantry looks like mine, except your eggs are fresh! wonderful!
nicola
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