There's a new idea circulating social media. In the minimalist circles at least... it's called a capsule kitchen. It's similar to a capsule wardrobe.
With a capsule wardrobe you only have a certain amount of clothing items and you can generally mix and match those items to create various outfits. Case in point my 33 items of clothing for 3 months commitment.
When it comes to a capsule kitchen replace clothing items with food. So for 3 months you only shop for and eat 33 food items which you can of course eat on their own or use in recipes with some of the other items on your list.
This fascinates me. I mean really how great would it be to have your shopping list streamlined for 3 months. Eat more in season produce and get your creative juices flowing to try new recipes. Exciting right?
It also terrifies me. I mean how much zucchini and squash can a person eat? And what about cravings? What if I really want Kraft Dinner? But it's not on my list of 33 foods... so I don't even have it in the house... and then I just stand there staring at my sadly bare cupboard... totally uninspired because there is no mac and cheese! Do you feel the anxiety?
I promise to let you know if I decide to take this on.
What do you think? Does the idea of a capsule kitchen appeal to you? What would be on your list?
Could this be liberating? I mean, we only 'really eat' from a pretty small family of foods over here...but I hear you on the cravings. What would be interesting is a fridge without the 'why on earth do I have kimichi anyway" thought when I look inside....
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chick peas
sunflower seeds
butter
soya sauce
cranberries
rice
potatoes
pate
ham
chicken
eggs
baby carrots
snap peas
mini chocolate chips
wow butter
coconut oil
navy beans
crushed tomatoes
onions
walnuts
rice cereal
oats
rice syrup
coconut
spices
rice crackers
rye crackers
bread*
coffee (duh)
apples
bananas
blueberries would be nice.
And just thinking about it makes me palpitations. Even though this is reasonably close to our current weekly shop. I guess it is the idea of not having enough or a meal to put together. I do NOT like that feeling!!