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Planning Meals – Shopping Part 3

Here’s where the fun comes in. You can do as little or as much in this category as you have needs desires and space. This is all about perishable foods. This includes what you store in the fridge and the freezer – Dairy, fruits, veggies, and meats. What can I absolutely not do without? Of […]

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Planning Meals – Shopping Part 2

Here are some of the things I like to keep on hand for cooking: Raw Sugar – this is readily available in Hawaii, but a little more difficult to find in the other states. The Maui Raw Sugar has nice large granules. Turbinado Sugar is a good substitute for Raw Sugar. It has the same […]

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Planning Meals – Shopping Part 1

There are some very basic things that are helpful to have around any kitchen. This first list of items will be non perishable items that can be stored in your pantry. Here are the basic items that I like to keep around for baking purposes: Flour – This can be all purpose, unbleached, or whole […]

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Planning Meals – Introduction

Planning meals is most difficult part of being in charge of the kitchen. Especially when I am not hungry. But it is one of the most important. It’s true I can create a meal out of just about anything, but when it comes to everyday cooking, planning is where it’s at. One of my favorite […]

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Chef Rebecca goes shopping_01

What’s the best way to get the freshest organic produce? I don’t have the time or the energy to grow my own so I do the second best thing. I seek out local Maui organic farmers to do the work for me and I get to reap the benefits. Fresh organic produce at a fraction […]

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