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Hello lovely friends, thank you for reading. Today’s newsletter is a utilitarian one that I hope will prove useful (or at least interesting!) It came about from a comment received this weekend from a reader:
Hi Amanda, would you consider giving us a guide to pantry staples or giving us a tour of your pantry? I’d love to know what you consider essentials to keep on hand.
Of course, everyone’s staples will be different depending on preferences, nutrition needs, who you cook for… but these are my current favorites to keep on hand to create healthful meals with minimal fuss. In writing this list, I’ve stuck only to things I use very often- the workhorses of my kitchen- and left out things I use only occasionally.