Nope, frozen veggies are budget heroes because they last for ages. The flavor is fine since they're frozen right after picking.

You're spot on about the money saving. It points to a weird blind spot. Everyone wants kitchen hacks but ignores the obvious. Lentils are dirt cheap and super healthy. Yet they're not exciting to talk about. We get distracted by food trends and forget the basics. Your method is smart but underrated.

You're right about preset rhythms being underrated. I started on a cheap keyboard too and those built in beats are a solid place to begin. They give you a structure to play against, which is way better than staring at a blank screen. The snobs miss that starting with a cheesy groove just gets you making noise faster. You can always replace the beat later if you want, but half the time you end up keeping some of it because it works. Having fun is the whole point, and if a preset gets you there, that's a win.

Seriously though, what's the big deal. They show a robot folding a towel and everyone freaks out. My Roomba still gets stuck on the rug. Saw a delivery bot once that couldn't cross the street curb. They're just fancy appliances. Not like the movies at all.