The Anatomy of a Perfect Meal

Do you ever struggle to make a meal from just what’s in your fridge and pantry?

I used to as well—until I realized every great meal balances three things:

• Taste: sweet · salty · sour · bitter · umami
• Texture: crispy · tender · soft · moist · chunky
• Color: red · purple · green (etc.)

How to use it: Open your fridge and pantry, pick ingredients, and aim to cover all three categories with at least three components. One item can count for multiple categories (e.g., soy sauce = salty + umami).

Hope this helps!

xx Carmen