• @FinishingDutch@lemmy.world
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    22 days ago

    That’s why I know I’m never going to be a foodie or even remotely enjoy cooking. I just don’t want to spend all that time only to be done eating so soon. Some dishes just aren’t worth the time invested.

    If you enjoy cooking as a hobby, great. But since I don’t, I’m choosing easy to make things whenever possible.

    Heck, I don’t even like going to restaurants. The wait is usually far too long compared to the actual meal.

      • @kofe@lemmy.world
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        42 days ago

        Yeah, and part of that skill can be recognizing some meals arent worth it just to enjoy as a hobby. Like I dont fuck with recipes I cant make large batches for leftovers and freeze

        • @mriormro@lemm.ee
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          12 days ago

          Oh absolutely! Meal planning and batch cooking are absolute lifesavers (both nutritionally and for our wallets).

    • Encrypt-Keeper
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      22 days ago

      I like cooking but only for other people lol. If it’s just me you know I’m throwing in this week’s seventh Red Baron Classic Crust Pepperoni pizza.

    • @grrgyle@slrpnk.net
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      12 days ago

      I also kind of hate the foodie thing (probably class resentment), so I like making easy “one pot” type meals that aren’t too fussy on the timing. Like tomato baked beans, dal, tossed chickpeas, etc.

      I like that even if I decide to just do the simplest version imaginable. Like lentils with salt and pepper, it’s still going to be delicious and nutritious. Then if I feel like doing a bit more work on it, say adding some more interesting spices, I get to see the benefits of every little bit of extra effort immediately.

      But I’ll fukn die before I call myself a foodie rofl.