Times are strange, and resources are becoming scarce. In Malaysia, the Movement Control Order that began as 2 weeks, then stretched into 2 months, has affected everyone’s finances, mine included. I’ve been cutting down on food items I consider as ‘luxury’ like nuts and plant-based…

Beans are seriously underrated, and cooking them at home is even further under the radar. Compared to getting them straight out of a can, eating home-cooked beans is much more economical, nutritious and flavourful. Cooking them yourself does need some element of planning, but it’s…