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polenta_2.jpg start with a crunchy baguette, then keep on going:

 the fridge

fresh herbs; basil, rosemary, cilantro and parsley, mint (grow your own!)

carrots / beets / celery

spinach / salad leaves

cheese (parmesan, cheddar, brie...)

milk

cream

eggs

butter

fresh meat or fish

the fruit bowl

tomatoes

potatoes

onions

apples

bananas

garlic

and don't forget to check

olive oil

vinegar

mustard

mayonnaise

tapenade

olives

pesto

get fresh once a week!

some things simply have to be fresh. so a weekly trip to the supermarket is a necessary evil

always start your shopping in the supermarket at the opposite end to the vegetables and fruit, that way they wind up on the top of the cart and don't get squashed

here's a weekly shopping list to make sure that every bite is at its freshest