There are a few things worthy of implementing when you are seeking to change your families diet. Organisation really is the key to healthy eating and organising your pantry is the building blocks to making this happen. My pantry underwent a massive change last year. It was a long process that happened slowly over time (nothing with 3 kids happens quickly).
It is a process that is somewhat overwhelming. What ingredients should I stock in my pantry and where can I find them? These were the biggest questions I had when first starting out and I'm hoping I might be able to answer them for you in this blog post! I have found that having my pantry stocked with these staples makes the cooking process so much easier because everything is on hand and I don't need to make multiple shopping trips and hours of searching for ingredients to make healthy recipes. Anything you can do to simplify the process and remove the barriers to healthy eating helps significantly.
I have labeled containers that hold each ingredient in my pantry and have a large top up container/extra shelf in my linen press that holds the extra items and things I buy in bulk eg at Costco. When I am running short on a product I just pop it on my shopping list that lives on the fridge. This way I rarely run out of an ingredient when cooking.
I'm also quite organised when it comes to planning ahead for meals and I try and have a list of meals for the week or at least a rough plan so when I'm doing my shopping I know I'll have everything. I've found this is one of the best ways to save money because every time you go to the shops to collect one thing, it never ends up being one thing and the extra things are often highly processed food that are on a good special that you are lured into in the moment.
When shopping for these ingredients there are several things the consider:
It is a process that is somewhat overwhelming. What ingredients should I stock in my pantry and where can I find them? These were the biggest questions I had when first starting out and I'm hoping I might be able to answer them for you in this blog post! I have found that having my pantry stocked with these staples makes the cooking process so much easier because everything is on hand and I don't need to make multiple shopping trips and hours of searching for ingredients to make healthy recipes. Anything you can do to simplify the process and remove the barriers to healthy eating helps significantly.
I have labeled containers that hold each ingredient in my pantry and have a large top up container/extra shelf in my linen press that holds the extra items and things I buy in bulk eg at Costco. When I am running short on a product I just pop it on my shopping list that lives on the fridge. This way I rarely run out of an ingredient when cooking.
I'm also quite organised when it comes to planning ahead for meals and I try and have a list of meals for the week or at least a rough plan so when I'm doing my shopping I know I'll have everything. I've found this is one of the best ways to save money because every time you go to the shops to collect one thing, it never ends up being one thing and the extra things are often highly processed food that are on a good special that you are lured into in the moment.
When shopping for these ingredients there are several things the consider:
1. Is it important for you to save money by going to multiple shops or logistically do you want to keep the process as simplified as possible eg getting everything from the supermarket?
2. Is it important to you to buy fair trade items?
3. Is it important to you to buy local and or organic items?
These are all important things to consider as they impact budget, ethics and food quality. I don't think there is necessarily a right or wrong answer but it is a decision each family must come to their own conclusion on. The issues of fair trade and organic items are only recent things I have started to consider as I have begun to hear about them & educate myself on them. I like to have a balanced approach to life in most things i do and i believe this area is no exception. It is impossible to buy 100% organic and fair trade all the time but there are significant changes that are relatively easy to make. For example the shop ethical app that you can download on your mobile phone gives a rating to most products found in the supermarket. Another helpful tip I have found helpful is Costco stock a good number of organic pantry staples at a fraction of the cost of supermarket prices (you can see the actual savings in a charts below).
First I will outline what ingredients I have found helpful to have stocked in my pantry and secondly I will provide through the use of some charts where you can find these ingredients and how much they cost. Lastly I will outline where I do my shopping and also give some helpful tips about where to shop, particularly in the Adelaide area. Be warned this a very thorough blog post so you might want to grab a cuppa (or save it for when the kids are in bed!)
The oils I use that changed significantly since I became aware of of the fact the majority of oils I was using were extracted through the use of solvents (eg vegetable, rice bran, canola etc) You can find out more here. Instead these are the oils I now use:
Butter
I buy organic butter from grass fed cows. For example this brand I find from my local fruit and veg shop (Adelaide Fresh).
Ghee (clarified butter)
great for frying with because of its high smoke point. Useful in both savory and sweet food. Recipe here
Extra virgin olive oil
best used raw or heated at low temperatures due to having a low smoke point. Great in salad
Extra virgin/cold pressed coconut oil
great for frying with as it has a high smoke point. Liquid or creamy at room temperature and solid when refrigerated. Great in raw desserts and baking.
Unrefined sesame oil
Apple cider vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Red and white wine vinegar
Rice vinegar
Rich in proteins, good fats and minerals. Very versatile!
Almonds
great for nut butter, toasted in salads, granola and desserts and baking. I also keep almond flakes stocked in a separate container as these are great in muesli and cereals and you can buy them cheaply from Costco.
Brazil nuts
Cashew nuts
great in nut butter, granola and for soaking and making raw desserts.
Desiccated, flaked & shredded coconut
yes I keep all stocked because I like to use them for different uses depending on the texture I'm after. Eg I use desiccated in my bliss balls, flaked in my muesli and shredded in my muesli bars.
Hazelnuts
Linseeds (flaxseeds)
brown or golden, rich in omega 3 fatty acid. I purchase these from Costco as they are super cheap and use them in my protein powder
Macadamia nuts
Nut and seed butters
you can purchase these at your supermarket or health food shop or make your own which i always do. You can make them in your thermomix or food processor recipe here.
Pine Nuts
great in pesto, I buy these from Costco
Pistachio Nuts
Poppy seeds
Popcorn kernels
Psyllium husk
I use this in my protein powder recipe here
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds
Sunflower seeds
Walnuts
This is a great way to add natural sweetener to any recipes
dried apple
dried apricot
dried blueberries
dried cherries
cranberries
dried dates
dried figs
gogi berries
inca berries
dried mango
prunes
sultanas
These are rich in fibre, high in minerals, vitamins and complex carbohydrates and a great source of protein. They are also very cheap to cook with.
Black beans
I use these in my nacho recipe
Cannellini beans
great to use in homemade baked beans
Red and black lentils
Chickpeas
great in salads hummus
& soups eg pea & ham
crushed canned tomatoes
the Italian varieties are far superior in flavor to home brand
coconut cream & coconut milk
pays to get good quality and not home brand as the difference is significant. The cheaper brands contain thickeners and vegetable gum. Ayam is my favorite brand. Great to use in desserts and homemade coconut yoghurt, curries and milkshakes.
a variety of canned beans & lentils is always great to have on hand for fast tracking cooking
pasta
I try to use all wholemeal pasta/lasagna sheets instead of white now. I also stock gluten free for myself.
I no longer have white sugar in my pantry. These are natural alternatives I use instead.
Coconut sugar
I buy this from Costco
Medijool dates
great in raw desserts, smoothies etc. I buy these from Costco and remove the seeds, place in a snap lock bag and freeze.
Pure maple syrup
I buy this from Costco for a fraction of the cost of store bought. Great to use in cakes, muffins, pancakes etc
Raw or organic honey
Contains antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. If you can find a local bee keeper who sell their honey this is the ideal way to buy it (see ripe near me to find somewhere close to you).
Rapadura Sugar
Raw Sugar
I rarely use even raw sugar these days (except in my kefir and kombucha). I buy organic raw sugar.
Rice malt syrup
Great option for a sweetener as it's low in fructose. You use this instead of maple syrup or honey in any recipe. Replace it 1x1 ratio.
Vanilla Beans
I purchase these from Costco but you can also find them cheaply online. I use them in my vanilla bean paste which I use as a substitute for any recipes that call for vanilla essence or vanilla extract.
Almond flour/almond meal
I make this in my thermomix by blitzing on speed 9 for 10 seconds. Alternatively you can use a food processor or Vita-mix or buy it from the shop (tends to be quite pricey).
Baking powder & Baking soda (bicarb soda)
all baking soda is gluten free & but not all baking powder's are, so just look out for the label when purchasing if you require gluten free.
Brown rice
I have no white rice in my pantry (with the exception of basmati & alborio which I still keep stocked). Brown rice is much higher in fibre and nutrients than white rice. You can make brown rice flour by milling the rice in your thermomix. This can be used in baking and gluten free cooking.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is gluten free, despite its name! It is such a versatile grain as it can be used to cook porridge, used cold in salads and hot in casseroles. The way I use the majority of my buckwheat is milled to a flour and used in pancakes & baking. You can mill it in your thermomix speed 9/30 seconds or in your food processor or vita-mix.
Cornflour
Couscous
Dried active yeast
I use this in my pizza bases and scrolls. Keep it in the fridge or freezer
Quinoa & Quinoa flakes
quinoa is packed with protein and fibre. Great cooked in salads or in place of rice. Quinoa flakes are gluten free and a substitute for rolled oats in muesli and muesli bars. You can purchase both from the supermarket. I buy organic quinoa from Costco and quinoa flakes from the supermarket or central market.
Rice flour
Rye flour
I use this in my sourdough loaves
Spelt flour
I use this in my sourdough loaves. You can also buy wholemeal spelt. This is what I keep stocked in my pantry.
Rolled Oats
We go through a large amount of oats. I use them in porridge and baking. You can also mill rolled oats to a flour in your thermomix or food processor. Many oats have traces of gluten but some gluten intolerant can tolerate oats. Alternatively you can buy gluten free oats, however these tend to be very costly ($12/kg). I buy organic rolled oats from goodies and grains in bulk.
Some extra things I stock due to being gluten free are arrowroot flour, tapioca flour, potato flour, sorghum flour, buckinis, agar agar & wild rice.
These products can be used to add nutrition to smoothies, desserts and baked goods.
Bee Pollen
Small, yellow/orange granules. Naturally good together with honey. Perfect in smoothies. Look pretty when sprinkled over smoothies, desserts or porridge.
Bone Broth
See recipe here
Chia Seeds
A nutrient dense super food. Due to their gelatinous properties they can be used to substitute eggs in recipes. I get these from Costco.
Maca powder
You can find this in your local health food shop. I use this in my protein powder
Protein Powder
make your own, recipe here
Raw cacao powder
High in magnesium and antioxidants. Great in raw desserts. I buy mine from Costco for a fraction of the cost of the supermarket
Cacao nibs and dark 70% + chocolate
Slippery Elm powder
You can find this in the supermarket or your health food shop. I use it in my protein powder.
This is a relatively new thing I have started to add into our diets. It is fantastic for gut health which is something everyone, old and young can benefit significantly from. I have slowly added one thing at a time. Fermented foods contain natural probiotics (a type of living bacteria), which a necessity for good gut health which contributes to good overall health.
Kefir
Find the recipe and everything else you might like to know about water kefir here. Milk kefir has even greater beneficial probiotic properties than water kefir. Find out more information on it here.
Kombucha
This is one of my favorite drinks. It is a fermented bubbling tea which is made using a scoby. (I purchased mine on Gumtree!)
Sauerkraut
Lacto-fermented white cabbage. Super healthy and perfect as a topping on stews, salads or as a sandwich filling. It's very easy and cheap to make. You can find the recipe here.
Sourdough bread
I make a loaf of sourdough once or twice a week. There's nothing better than pulling a fresh loaf from the oven to accompany soup or a casserole with dinner. You can find the recipe here
Yoghurt
We go through 1L of yoghurt every week. We eat it on our cereal, pancakes, soups and casseroles. I also use it in my baking. I add probiotics to our yoghurt which you can buy through Green Living Australia here. You can find the recipe for my yogurt here. If you are dairy intolerant there is a delicious recipe for coconut yoghurt here. You can also purchase non dairy priobiotics to add to your coconut yoghurt through Green Living Australia.
Soy Sauce and Tamari
Tamari is the gluten free version of soy sauce. Both are an Asian sauce made from fermented bean or grain paste. Choose GMO or organic if possible.
Himalayan salt
sea salt
black peppercorns
dried oregano
chili powder
paprika (normal & smoked)
ground nutmeg
cinnamon powder
five spice
ground coriander
ground cloves
thyme
bay leaves
ground cumin
ground cardamon
ground ginger
fennel seeds
ground turmeric
mustard powder
peppermint essence
rosewater
granulated garlic/garlic powder
Having a good amount of frozen berries and fruit on hand is extremely helpful, especially during the warmer months to make quick healthy smoothies, breakfast bowls and sorbet. They are also great to use in baking.
Bananas
Use to sweeten shakes and smoothies & baking. Great to keep a supply of peeled bananas in snap lock bags in the freezer for cooking banana bread or using in smoothies & icecream.
Blueberries
Lemon & lime
When I have excess of lemons and limes I zest them and place the zest in a snap lock bag and juice them, freeze the juice in ice cube trays and then pop out into snap lock bags to have on hand in the freezer. I ice cube is equal to 1 lemon or lime. It's a great way of fast tacking cooking.
Mango
Raspberries
Strawberries
What my pantry looks like
I am a visual person and I find it helpful to see things in action! Here's a snapshot look at my newly organised pantry. It's helpful to find air-tight containers that stack easily to maximize your storage space. I have a combination of tupperware and decor containers.
In the two shelves above I store all my nuts, dried fruit, flour, grains, legumes & other pantry staples.
In the above shelf I store my main flours, onions, potatoes, crackers/snacks, pasta & oils and vinegar.
In the above shelf I have my quick access oils, spreads, teas, coffee & seasonings (the rest of my seasonings are in a shelf I forgot to take a photo of!)
The above shelf contains my extra/top-up items (note I had to raid my linen cupboard for an extra shelf to make this happen!)
cost analysis of supermarket vs costco vs central market
ingredient
|
supermarket
|
costco
|
central market
|
pinenuts
|
$57.38/kg
|
$40.12/kg
|
$70/kg
|
pistachio
|
$78.94/kg
|
-
|
$65/kg
|
Brazil nuts
|
$25/kg
|
-
|
$22/kg
|
Unsalted peanuts
|
$8/kg
|
-
|
$9/kg
|
hazelnuts
|
$39.60/kg
|
-
|
$29/kg
|
Macadamia nuts
|
$45/kg
|
-
|
$40/kg
|
Raw cashews
|
$25/kg
|
$20/kg (not raw)
|
$22/kg
|
Unsalted raw almonds
|
$25/kg
|
$17.60/kg
|
$22/kg
|
Flaked almonds
|
$50.96/kg
|
$19.30/kg
|
-
|
Slivered almonds
|
$51.65
|
$16.60/kg
|
-
|
walnuts
|
$25-$41/kg
|
$18.40/kg
|
$29/kg
|
Pecan nuts
|
$40/kg
|
$18.70/kg
|
-
|
Vanilla beans
|
$210/kg
|
$56/kg
|
-
|
Pepitas/pumpkin seeds
|
$21/kg
|
-
|
$14/kg
|
Sunflower seeds
|
$12/kg
|
-
|
$9/kg
|
dried fruit
ingredient
|
supermarket
|
costco
|
central market
|
Morlife Gogi berries
|
$76/kg
|
$26/kg
|
$45/kg
|
Oceanspray craisens
|
$29.73
|
$8.80/kg
|
$10/kg (no added sugar)
|
Dried cherries
|
-
|
$21.41/kg
|
-
|
Dried blueberries
|
$57/kg
|
$21.10/kg
|
$35/kg (no added sugar)
|
Dried apricots (Turkish)
|
$25/kg
|
$14.99/kg
|
|
Dried apricots
|
$36/kg
|
-
|
$22/kg (no added sugar)
|
Sunbeam saltanas
|
$8.03/kg
|
$5.59/kg
|
$11/kg (no added sugar)
|
prunes
|
$9/kg
|
$8.70/kg
|
-
|
Dried apple
|
$22/kg
|
-
|
$16/kg (no added sugar)
|
dried figs
|
$19 (not organic)
|
$16.59 (organic)
|
$30/kg (not organic)
|
Pitted dates
|
$4/kg
|
$4.40/kg
|
-
|
ingredient
|
supermarket
|
costco
|
Leggos tomato paste
|
$10.10/kg
|
$7.60/kg
|
passata
|
$2.50/kg
|
$1.90/kg
|
Barilla wholegrain penne
|
$7.90/kg
|
$4.40/kg
|
Sunrice brown rice
|
$3.00/kg
|
$1.40/kg
|
basmati rice
|
$3.10/kg
|
$2.90/kg
|
Olive oil
|
$5.00/1L
|
$5.00/1L
|
Sweet spiced gerkins
|
$8/kg
|
$2.85/kg
|
Kikkoman soy sauce
|
$1.09/1L
|
$0.50/1L
|
Sundried tomatoes
|
$13/kg
|
$14.99/kg
|
Organic apple cider vinegar
|
$9.70/1L
|
$5.70/1L
|
Canned chickpeas
|
80c/can
|
74c/can
|
Italian Diced tomatoes
|
$1.50/can
|
82c/can
|
Keens curry powder
|
$0.54/10g
|
$0.24/10g
|
Granulated garlic
|
$0.40/10g
|
$0.15/10g
|
Chopped onion
|
$0.46/10g
|
$0.16/10g
|
Black pepper in grinder
|
$0.57/kg
|
$0.30/10g
|
Himalayan salt in grinder
|
$0.33/10g
|
$0.16/10g
|
Manuka honey
|
$7.60/kg
|
$6.40/100g
|
Pure maple syrup
|
$3.96/100ml
|
$1.70/100ml
|
Coconut milk (UHT)
|
$4.17/L
|
$3.33/L
|
Almond breeze almond milk
|
$4.13/L
|
$2.50/L
|
Mission tortilla chips
|
$1.43/100g
|
$0.80/100g
|
ingredient
|
supermarket
|
costco
|
Organic coconut oil
|
$21/kg
|
$14.90/kg
|
Organic coconut flour
|
$1.92/100g
|
$0.63/100g
|
Organic quinoa
|
$1.70/100g
|
$0.90/100g
|
Organic chia seeds
|
$3.33/100g
|
$1.34/100g
|
Organic gold flaxseed
|
$1.23/100g
|
$0.62/100g
|
Organic coconut sugar
|
$2.00/100g
|
$0.76/100g
|
Organic coconut water
|
$6.93/L
|
$2.96/1L
|
Organic cacao powder
|
$88/kg
|
$16.39/kg
|
Medijool dates
|
$20/kg
|
$14.80/kg
|
Frozen fruit/berries
ingredient
|
supermarket
|
costco
|
Frozen mango
|
$9/kg
|
$6.53/kg
|
Frozen pineapple
|
$12.30
|
$6.24
|
Frozen mixed berries
|
$9/kg
|
$7.13/kg
|
raspberries
|
$9/kg
|
$7.26
|
blueberries
|
$9/kg
|
$6.46
|
ingredient
|
supermarket
|
costco
|
Central market
|
Organic rolled oats
|
$0.94/100g
|
-
|
$5.90/kg
|
White rice flour
|
$4.40/kg
|
-
|
$10.50/kg (biodynamic)
|
Brown rice flour
|
$9.86/kg
|
-
|
$15/kg (biodynamic)
|
Buckwheat flour
|
$11.80/kg
|
-
|
$6.90/kg
|
Potato starch
|
$5.04/kg
|
-
|
$6.90/kg
|
Tapioca flour
|
$13.60/kg
|
-
|
$3.90/kg
|
Rye flour
|
-
|
-
|
$5.90/kg (biodynamic)
|
bakers flour
|
$2.31/kg (not organic)
|
$0.72/kg (not organic)
|
$3.90/kg (organic)
|
polenta
|
$0.69/kg
|
-
|
$3.50/kg
|
Whole wheat flour
|
$1.99/kg (wholemeal)
|
-
|
$4.90/kg(biodynamic stone ground)
|
Organic Spelt flour
|
$11.40/kg
|
-
|
$10.50/kg
|
Wholemeal spelt flour
|
$11.40/kg
|
-
|
$10.50/kg
|
Organic oat flour
|
-
|
-
|
$4/kg
|
Organic quinoa flakes
|
$25/kg
|
-
|
$25/kg
|
Puffed millet
|
-
|
-
|
$25/kg
|
Puffed brown rice
|
$22/kg
|
-
|
$25/kg
|
Puffed buckwheat
|
-
|
-
|
$25/kg
|
Slippery elm
|
-
|
$7.90/100g
|
|
Maca powder
|
-
|
-
|
|
Wheat flakes
|
$14.20/kg
|
-
|
$8.50/kg
|
Psyllium husk
|
$17.80/kg
|
-
|
$17.50/kg
|
Coconut flakes
|
$16.30/kg
|
-
|
$9.90/kg
|
Shredded coconut
|
$6.98/kg
|
-
|
$9.90/kg
|
buckwheat
|
$7.00/kg
|
-
|
$6.90/kg
|
Where do I shop?
shopping list for costco:
Because the items from costco come in such large amounts they tend to last a long time. Generally I make a trip into costco every fortnight or so. I only live 5 minutes away so I have the luxuary of only going in for a few things. If you lived further away and were trying to weigh up if you'd get your money's worth, I'm convinced the savings are great enough to make it worth the trip in and the $60/year membership.
medijool dates
organic cacao powder
organic cocount sugar
organic gold flaxseed
oraganic chia seeds
organic quinoa
organic coconut flour
organic coconut oil
pure maple syrup
pinenuts
almonds
flaked almonds
silvered almonds
walnuts
pecans
vanilla beans
dried cherries
dried blueberries
cranberries
gogi berries
saltanans
prunes
dried figs
dates
frozen mango
frozen blueberris
frozen raspberries
frozen pineapple
leggos tomato paste
passata
barilla wholegrain penne
sunrice brown rice
basmati rice
mission tortilla chips
manuka honey
himalayan sea salt in grinder
chopped dried onion
granulated garlic
oilve oil
sweet spiced gerkins
kikkoman soy sauce
sundried tomatoes
organic apple cider vinegar
canned chickpeas
italian diced tomatoes
keens curry powder
organic gold flaxseed
oraganic chia seeds
organic quinoa
organic coconut flour
organic coconut oil
pure maple syrup
pinenuts
almonds
flaked almonds
silvered almonds
walnuts
pecans
vanilla beans
dried cherries
dried blueberries
cranberries
gogi berries
saltanans
prunes
dried figs
dates
frozen mango
frozen blueberris
frozen raspberries
frozen pineapple
leggos tomato paste
passata
barilla wholegrain penne
sunrice brown rice
basmati rice
mission tortilla chips
manuka honey
himalayan sea salt in grinder
chopped dried onion
granulated garlic
oilve oil
sweet spiced gerkins
kikkoman soy sauce
sundried tomatoes
organic apple cider vinegar
canned chickpeas
italian diced tomatoes
keens curry powder
Adelaide central market
I do a fortnightly trip into the central market with my sister in law. Even though we have 4 kids in tow between us and it is chaotic, its a trip the kids always enjoy. I go prepared with lunch boxes and my 20c coins for them to have a ride on the old school kiddy rides as their special treat.
the adelaide nut
the adelaide nut
this shop is stall 32 at the base of the escalators and stocks a large range of Australian grown nuts, seeds and dried fruit. The dried fruit here has no added sugar (unlike some of the ones at costco, particularly their dried cherries, cranberries and bluberries) they are however more expensive at the Adelaide nut (something worthy of consideration!) Any nut, dried fruit or seed I can't get at costco I get here.
goodies and grains
or house of health
both of these places stock an insane range of organic/non-organic wholefoods. You can scoop the products from large tubs and buy the amount you are after. This is where I purchase any other pantry item I need other than what I buy at costco or the adelaide nut.
house of organics
this is stall 34-35 in the central market. I usually buy my dirty dozen fruit and veg from here. For all other fruit and veg I head to the cheaper stalls. My purchase of organic fruit and veg fluctuates from week to week depending on how my food budget is going!
goodies and grains
or house of health
both of these places stock an insane range of organic/non-organic wholefoods. You can scoop the products from large tubs and buy the amount you are after. This is where I purchase any other pantry item I need other than what I buy at costco or the adelaide nut.
house of organics
this is stall 34-35 in the central market. I usually buy my dirty dozen fruit and veg from here. For all other fruit and veg I head to the cheaper stalls. My purchase of organic fruit and veg fluctuates from week to week depending on how my food budget is going!
The ‘dirty dozen’ (now 18) are at a list of fruit and vegetables that retain pesticides and chemicals to a greater degree that other fruit and vegetables. It is preferable to purchase these organically or grow your own if at all possible
apples
blueberries
broccoli
carrots
kale
lettuce
blueberries
broccoli
carrots
kale
lettuce
celery
cucumber
grapes
nectarines
peaches
potatoes
capsicum
cherries
pears
spinach
zucchini
strawberries
pears
spinach
zucchini
strawberries
The ‘clean fifteen’ are a list of fruit and vegetables that absorb and retain the least amount of pesticides
Onions
Avocados
Pineapples
Cabbage
Papaya
Peas
Mangoes
Asparagus
Eggplant
Kiwifruit
Grapefruit
Rockmelon
Sweet potatoes
Watermelon
mushroomsAdelaide Fresh, Prospect
(also in Newton, Morphett Vale and Fullham Gardens)
Any fresh produce I don't get from the central market I buy from Adelaide fresh (my local fruit and veg shop) that stocks mostly South Australian/Australian grown produce. They also have a fabulous range of cheeses, artisian bakery with sourdough, butcher with free range chicken and grass fed meat. Frewville Foodland on Glen Osmond Rd is also a fabulous place to shop for organic and local produce. There are some fantastic farmers markets to shop at. Bear in mind by purchasing your fruit and veg from local growers you are not only supporting them but you are more likely to get a product with less chemicals/pesticides and that hasn't undergone months of storage like in supermarkets. If you find it too hard to get to the shops there are some great ways to get locally grown produce through ordering online and getting boxes of fruit and vegetables delivered online. For example Riverland Fresh (if you live in the Riverland, Aussie Farmers Direct & The Good Box Organics (if you can recommend any others please feel free to comment below).
Sarah's online business
My friend Sarah is about to launch an online delivery service of wholefoods in the Adelaide area. This is a fantastic resource to have if you live in the Adelaide area, especially if you are a busy mum, elderly or a full time worker. This is something that can help to simplify the process of healthy eating and make it somewhat more achievable. I am all up for that! Stay tuned here for her details. I will update this spot with her website as soon as it becomes available!
