Last time we took a look at when is inside a well stocked fridge and pantry and how having the right ingredients on hand can help make throwing together a meal quick and easy. Another key to a well stocked kitchen is a good selection of spices, oils, vinegars, and other flavoring tools. If you can, I say avoid buying spice mixes and pre-made dressings, and if you do start looking at their ingredients! You will be surprised how many have Mono-sodium Glutamate (MSG), sugar, sal

For me, being comfortable in the kitchen means being able to improvise and create, and being willing to experiment, knowing sometimes things won't come out the way you want. (But that is what compost bins are for! It isn't waste if it is going back to the soil!) So how do you get to that place of comfort? Some of it is truly just practice and a willingness to try, but learning from others can definitely help speed up the process! I am going to try and impart some of the tips