its simple

I like to do things simple, easy and as inexpensive as possible..
To do any kind of cooking, a processor is a great addition
to the Kitchen.
they cost a bit more, but worth it..
good size bowl, stainless and large spoons and spatula for scraping..

spices in the kitchen helps, cumin, basil, oregano, pepper, chilli powder or cayenne and
of course salt..
I also buy salad dressings, to spice things up with..they have multiple uses
and they are a reasonable price..
what ever you put in to spice things up, salt is the thing that makes the flavour come up.
fresh garlic, fresh everything, if you can.. but that isn't always the case..

I like to buy local, we have a butcher that has been around for 40 + yrs,
anything you can do local is good..your helping in many ways..
but in Canada, we can't always do that ..
If you can garden, your set..
Preserving and freezing can get you through a winter..

At Co op we do the 100 mile meal, which can be challenging, but fun..
you learn a lot about the farmers around you.
We have a store here that buys local of whatever he can..
he buys apples to baked goods..
there are a few farms that get people to buy their produce, you pay a certain amount,
and you get the produce he has that year..its great..you pick it up every week or two weeks.