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I know all your inboxes have been bombarded with emails on COVID-19, so think of this more as a guide for meal prepping. I wanted make it a easier for you when you’re going to the grocery store during these crazy times. It’s always good to create a list, especially when stores are more hectic than usual and you want to quickly get in and out. We’re in official “shelter at home” mode here in the Bay Area and so we’re minimizing all trips to the store (because we have to) and, I’m using this diagram myself. I’ve broken it into 3 parts: Essentials, Pantry and Perishables. The overlaps are meals you can make using 2 of the 3 buckets. Essentials are things that I use all the time and that can easily turn into a meal on their own. The pantry section is meant to help you add to the essentials and make fun meals so you’re not eating the same boring stuff all the time. Lastly, we all still need perishables so at least buy some that you can freeze or those that can be used in multiple ways. Here’s an example of what we did last week, we bought a large package of ground turkey (you can use any protein you prefer). On night one of lockdown, we made ground turkey tacos (with cheese, avocado, salsa and lettuce). On night two, we made stuffed bell peppers but flavored the turkey with Asian spices so it tasted completely different. For a snack, we used leftover taco shells and made nachos. On day 3, we used the last of the turkey for an egg scramble and the other half of our avocado. The cheese and lettuce we bought were also useful for sandwiches. Having a list helps when you can think of filling in those middle colored sections for your meal ideas! I hope this helps, I’m working really hard on posting more recipes and making sure they consist of items we can use over and over again since we’re all having to get creative. I hope you all are surviving - it’s tough times but I know that continuing to cook, bake, and eat good food can help us get through it all. Stay safe and wash your hands! Kelsey
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