Flavor Savors

The goal is to eat more real food and preferably, close to its just picked state which means less cooked.  But that can get boring, so we employ a few flavor enhancers to boost up the taste of real food.   

Here are a few suggestions for stocking up on some sure-fire flavor savors:

Essentials:  lemons, garlic, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, dried herbs (oregano, dill, rosemary, thyme), soy sauce, sugar, maple syrup, honey

Desirables: shallots, ginger, agave syrup, kalamata olives, fresh herbs (basil, thyme, rosemary, chives), balsamic and red wine vinegar

Delectables: strong cheeses (feta, blue and parmesan) which means a little goes a long way, toasted nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, sliced almonds), homemade dressings, miso paste, high quality balsamic vinegar (pours like syrup), sugar-free rice vinegar

Keep 'em Bowled Up

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