Wishlist for High-Quality Ingredients: Southern Appalachian

Pantry Staples:
  • Cooking Oils: Extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, toasted sesame oil
  • Vinegars: Balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar
  • Non-dairy Milks: Oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk
  • Beans: Black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • Rice: Basmati rice, jasmine rice, brown rice
  • Pasta: Whole wheat pasta, brown rice pasta, lentil pasta
  • Grains: Quinoa, barley, farro
  • Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, cashews, flax seeds, chia seeds
  • Dried Fruits: Cranberries, raisins, cherries, chopped dates
  • Spices: Smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, curry powder, dried herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary)
  • Sweeteners: Maple syrup, honey, agave nectar
Fresh Produce:
  • Seasonal Fruits: Apples, pears, citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruits, clementines), berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Seasonal Greens: Mixed greens, spinach, kale, arugula, swiss chard, herbs (fresh basil, parsley, cilantro, mint)
  • Vegetables: Bell peppers, onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes (in season)
  • Aromatics: Garlic, ginger, shallots
Other:
  • Beverages: Coffee beans, loose leaf tea, sparkling water, kombucha (optional)
  • Koolaid powder
  • Ice
  • Liter of Drinking Water
  • See if I can buy some bags of apples the week before
  • Baking essentials: Flour (all-purpose, whole wheat, gluten-free if needed), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder
  • Plating Garnishes: Edible flowers (violets, pansies, nasturtiums), microgreens, citrus zest, toasted nuts & seeds
Optional High-End Additions:
  • Specialty cooking oils: Truffle oil, walnut oil
  • Aged balsamic vinegar
  • Specialty cheeses (goat cheese, blue cheese)
  • Locally sourced honey or maple syrup
  • Fresh herbs (basil, thyme, rosemary) in pots
  • Local, artisanal breads and crackers
 

Cooking Equipment + Kitchen Appliances

To be determined.