I am going to refer to several websites and books throughout this journey and I will make a list of my inspirations. For a lot of information of foods, in-depth details about spices and herbs I refer to CookingWiser.com - Terri Geiser. Terri is a fabulous chef and a very dear friend whom I admire and trust for accurate information.
The Foods I Like:
MEATS:
Beef
Chicken
Pork
Turkey
VEGETABLES: (Click: CookingWiser's Vegetable Chart)
Acorn Squash
Artichokes
Asparagus
Beets
Bell Peppers – green, yellow & red
Broccoli
Butternut Squash
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chard
Chicory
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Fennel Bulb
Jicama
Lettuce
Mustard Greens
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Pumpkin
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes
Turnip Greens
Yellow Squash
Zucchini
FRUITS: (Click: CookingWiser's Fruit Chart)
Apples
Apricots
Avocado
Bananas
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Clementines
Coconut
Cranberries
Dates
Figs
Grapefruit
Grapes
Kiwi
Lemons
Limes
Mango
Nectarines
Olives
Oranges
Papaya
Peaches
Pears
Pineapple
Plum
Pomegranate
Purple Grapes
Mandarins
Mango
Nectarines
Red Apples
Strawberries
Tangerines
Tomatoes
Yellow Raisins
NUTS & SEEDS:
Almonds
Chocolate
Flax
Hazelnuts
Macadamia
Pecans
Pine Nuts
Pumpkin Seeds
Sunflower
Walnuts
HERBS: (Click: CookingWiser's Herb Chart)
Arrowroot
Basil
Chervil
Chives
Cilantro
Dill
Garam Masala
Lemon Grass
Marjoram
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Savory
Sea Salt
Tarragon
Thyme
SPICES: (Click: CookingWiser's Spice Chart)
Allspice
Anise
Caraway Seed
Cardamom
Cayenne Pepper
Celery Seed
Chili Pepper
Cinnamon
Clove
Coriander
Cumin
Curry
Fennel Seed
Garlic
Ginger
Mace
Mustard
Nutmeg
Pepper (Black or White)
Poppy Seeds
Saffron
Sesame Seeds
Turmeric
Vanilla
DAIRY:
Bleu Cheese
Brie
Cheddar
Cream
Cream Cheese
Eggs
Feta
Gruyere
Mozzarella
Parmesan
Sour Cream
FATS & OILS:
Almond Butter
Coconut Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Olive Oil
MILKS:
Almond
Coconut
FLOURS:
Almond
Coconut
SWEETENERS:
Agave Nectar
Honey
Maple Syrup
BEVERAGES:
Water
Chai Tea with Almond Milk
Green Tea
FOODS I WILL TRY:
Black Currants
Carob Powder
Dandelion
Elderberries
Kale
Pink Sorrel
Watercress
FOODS I WILL AVOID:
All Seafood
Artificial Sweeteners
Corn Syrup
Grains
Legumes
Pasta
Rice
Starchy Vegetables
Sugar
In case you missed the category links listed above, for more information with amazing charts about food groups please click on the following:
Herbs: CookingWiser's Herb Chart
Spices: CookingWiser's Spice Chart
Vegetables: CookingWiser's Vegetable Chart
Fruits: CookingWiser's Fruit Chart
Click - Spice Use Chart - for an in depth chart of what spices can be used with different foods.
Click - Flavor Map - for descriptions/taste and aroma, geographic information and uses of different spices.
Click - Spice Tips - on storage, how to use and what you can substitute.
WHEW! That's actually a lot of foods! I'm sure there are some I've not listed, but I will update the list occasionally, I'm sure.
