"Do u already have complementary cooking resources; powder, garlic, oil etc? These often overlooked in a buck a day meals." This comment is specifically addres

"Do u already have complementary cooking resources; powder, garlic, oil etc? These often overlooked in a buck a day meals." This comment is specifically addressed in the opening section of the book. They even lay out a strategy for how to slowly build up the basic necessities for preparing good tasting, as well as cheap food, over a long period of sprinkling in 1-2 more expensive items per trip.