In the rush of a busy life, the kitchen should be a sanctuary, not a source of stress. You don’t need a pantry overflowing with ingredients you'll never use.

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You need the frugal luxury of the right staples—the ones that turn a simple Tuesday dinner into a nurtured ritual.

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• The 10 Essentials: My personal list of the only staples you need for authentic HK/Japanese cooking.
• Nurtured Tips: How to store and use each item to maximize flavour and minimize waste.
• The Transition Ritual: A guide to moving from "work mode" to "nourish mode."

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