A peek into my pantry...I always opt for organic ingredients and support local farmers and coops.
FAT
evoo
coconut oil
unsalted butter
nut oils
safflower oil
TART
balsamic vinegar
sherry vinegar
red wine vinegar
apple cider vinegar
fresh lemons
SWEET
sugar - evaporated cane juice
honey
maple syrup
raw sugar
light brown sugar
powdered sugar
coconut sugar
SALT
sea salt
tamari
SPICE
fresh chilies - jalapeno, serrano
aleppo
smoked paprika
whole dried chilies - guajillo, pasilla, chiles de arbol
BITTER
70% chocolate
unsweetened & non-alkalized cocoa powder
FLOUR
millet
amaranth
rice
coconut
potato
tapioca
nuts - almonds, hazelnuts
quinoa
oat
corn
rarely do I use wheat flour, but if I must - unbleached wheat flour either all-purpose or cake
CULINARY TOOLS
sharp knives
food processor
electric stand mixer
citrus juicer
scale
silpat
