Honestly, jordans18 is right. I miss getting those paper packets, they felt more real than just another tab open.

That 5:30 view is nice, but the ferry is still mostly just a slow, crowded bus on water for most people.

Overnight soaking is key, but if you forget, a quick soak works too. Just boil them for a few minutes, then let them sit for an hour. I do this with kidney beans when I'm in a rush. Adding a pinch of baking soda can help soften them faster, especially for chickpeas. It cuts down cooking time and saves even more on gas or electricity. Properly soaked beans also digest better, so you get more nutrition from your cheap meal.

Marcasite is THE worst, had one crumble into dust.