Meet Alex, a practical and budget-conscious first-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Hailing from a small town, Alex is eager to make the most of university life while managing tight finances. Having recently discovered a passion for cooking on a budget, they're on a mission to create quick, nutritious, and calorie-dense meals to fuel their busy days filled with classes, co-op applications, and studying late into the night. Alex’s kitchen is a creative lab where instant noodles and canned beans transform into gourmet masterpieces.