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In our house, we're adopting a mostly plant-based diet. Once in a while, we'll have a meat dish, and we'll continue to eat fish often, but for the most part it will be a plant based diet. As I think about this diet with more intention today, I'm realizing that this will mean a shift in the regular food shopping we do. We'll have to shift our routines in this regard. How will we do this?
Local produce
Fortunately we live in an area with lots of small farms so we can shop at local farmstands when possible. This will be a first priority.
Staples
We'll have to rethink our staples list beginning with a lot more lemons and limes, as we love that citrus addition to so many foods we cook. In addition, we need to have a collection of good oils, syrups, vinegars, grains, and cheeses. And of course, we'll use some milk, yogurt, tofu, fruit, and lots of herbs and spices. We recently purchased an Aerogarden, and I love the ready access we know have to fresh herbs in our kitchen.
Backyard and container gardens
We'll plant a backyard and container gardens. That will support our meals during spring, summer, and early fall.
Compost
We'll also update the compost to make as much good soil as we can from all our plant and garden remnants.
Recipe collection
I've shifted my documents including recipes to a recipe spread sheets for easy access to great recipes--the Internet is filled with great recipes and related information.
Dishware
Good dishware really adds to any dining experience. A few years ago a loved one gave me some beautiful pieces of pottery. I hope to wean my kitchen supplies so that I have a small collection of great serving pieces. I'll likely add some beautiful pottery over time.
Linens and flowers
Wonderful linens and flowers help to create the ambiance of a terrific dining experience. We'll grow flowers and collect beautiful linens.
A number of loved ones have already adopted this lifestyle. I've learned a lot from them, and I'm looking forward to this renewed, healthy, Earth-friendly adventure.