Every day is a battle of dealing price increases of everyday necessities. Vegetables for one, have been taking a hit and we are encouraged to be more creative in the kitchen in terms of stretching our resources. Being able to plan the meals ahead of time will help in avoiding wastage or excess, and the use of economical food resources will also complement this effort.

Jackfruit is one example of a versatile ingredient. The ripe jackfruit is used in making turon (or banana lumpia), or eaten as is for dessert. The unripe one, also known as young jackfruit, is commonly used to make ginataang langka (young jackfruit in coconut) which is a great and sustainable vegetable dish to include in your meal rotation.