if i were stranded on a deserted island these are three things i couldn't live without. they make EVERYTHING taste good. good ol' kosher salt...it tastes less metallic to me and it seems like i use less of it to get the taste i want. fresh ground pepper...that's the red thing right there. my $8 pepper mill from ikea. it's really the best one i've ever had. and extra virgin olive oil. and head's up, from now on when i refer to olive oil, this is what i mean. (and i'll be honest, i feel silly typing out "extra virgin olive oil" ever time...takes too long.) but it really does make a difference and you can get two big jugs of it at costco for $20. it's worth the investment.
and just to drive my point home, i can't tell you how many times someone has asked me, "what did you PUT in this? it's SO tasty!" my answer is always, "olive oil, salt, and pepper". minimal effort and tasty results. can't get better than that.
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yes, very essential ingredients especially the salt.
The Olive Oil sold in the green glass bottle at costco is more expensive but you'll know why when you taste it. Don't cook with it though. Heat kills the flavors. Use it for dressings and to finish dishes.
We have had that exact conversation...and I agree with you on the must haves!
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