You need one pot and one pan, not “pots” or “pans” plural. You can get a good cast iron pan for $20 that will last for decades. I have literally done this. Spices are similar. You can buy salt for $1 and pepper for $3.
That’s 4 hours work at federal minimum wage to buy these items 100% new (less if you just ask around for an old pan). Money is not the limiting factor for cooking food. It’s time and effort.
You need one pot and one pan, not “pots” or “pans” plural. You can get a good cast iron pan for $20 that will last for decades. I have literally done this. Spices are similar. You can buy salt for $1 and pepper for $3.
That’s 4 hours work at federal minimum wage to buy these items 100% new (less if you just ask around for an old pan). Money is not the limiting factor for cooking food. It’s time and effort.