Cupboard now
What the kitchen can actually use.
This page shows the current working kitchen. If it is not listed here, the project should not quietly assume it exists.
Cupboard image placeholderCurrent shelf, equipment, tins, pantry basics, or the empty starting space.
Equipment
Nothing recorded yet.
Food basics
Nothing recorded yet.
Flavour basics
No oil, salt, pepper, herbs, spices, stock cubes, sauces, or condiments recorded yet.
Fridge and freezer
Nothing recorded yet.
Equipment slotPan, tin opener, knife, tray, or tools as they are bought.
Pantry slotRice, pasta, oil, salt, tins, herbs, and spices.
Fridge/freezer slotEggs, cheese, milk, frozen veg, or leftovers.
Why this page matters
Most cheap recipes quietly assume an existing cupboard. This project treats the cupboard as part of the story. The cupboard has to be built before the meals can become genuinely cheap.
First useful items to consider
| Item | Type | Why it helps | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium saucepan | Equipment | Beans, pasta, rice, soup, eggs, porridge. | Not bought |
| Tin opener | Equipment | Unlocks tins: beans, tomatoes, soup, tuna, chickpeas. | Not bought |
| Salt | Pantry | Makes plain food taste less flat. | Not bought |
| Cooking oil | Pantry | Enables frying and improves sauces, potatoes, rice, and eggs. | Not bought |