My absolute favourite crackers are Mary’s Organic Crackers! They are crunchy, delicious and also gluten-free. They are fantastic topped with almond butter, hummus or avocado. I like to add some vegetable toppings such as chopped tomato, grated carrot or sliced cucumber.
I really like using raw honey, but this organic honey at Costco would be great for baking (where it will be heated anyhow) or in hot tea.
For those who like a cup of coffee in the morning, Costco has organic coffee beans. Coffee is a highly sprayed, pesticide-laden crop so it is absolutely essential to buy organic coffee. Unless you seek out organic sources for your coffee, you are placing yourself at undue risk for diseases like cancer.
I was happy to see some steel cut oats on the shelves at Costco. Previously, they only had packets of extremely processed, chemically flavoured and sugar infused instant oatmeal. Oats are a great source of fiber and have been known to stabilize blood sugar, enhance immunity, reduce heart disease, strengthen blood vessels and lower cholesterol levels. They are also delicious (I like mine topped with pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of dark maple syrup) and keep you feeling satisfied all morning.
So that is it for this shopping trip as far as pantry staples go – next time, I will show you some items from the frozen food case to have on hand!