
News24 | Payday final stretch: Seven quick and easy pantry staples to make this week
Those last days before payday don’t have to be boring. A few pantry staples, canned goods and clever flavour combinations can stretch surprisingly far.
MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026, 21:18

Those last days before payday don’t have to be boring. A few pantry staples, canned goods and clever flavour combinations can stretch surprisingly far.
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