There’s been a good discussion floating around online lately about chicken drumsticks, and honestly, it hit home. With grocery prices still being what they are — and anyone who’s done a Coles or Woolies run recently knows exactly what I’m talking about — drumsticks have quietly become one of the best value proteins you can throw in your trolley. A 2kg bag for under ten bucks? In this economy, that’s basically a miracle.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how I approach weeknight cooking, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mess. There’s this post I came across from someone in WA who’s managed to prepare 26 meals for about $55 – roughly $2.10 per serve – through bulk meal prepping and strategic shopping. And look, I’ll be upfront: my initial reaction was a mix of genuine admiration and mild defensiveness about my own kitchen habits.