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In reply to the discussion: Home Cooking [View all]distantearlywarning
(4,475 posts)107. Yes, we cook at least 5 nights a week
We cook from scratch, using fresh ingredients (including from a small backyard garden), and after years of practice we are good at it. In fact, we don't go out to restaurants as much as we used to, because they don't make things in restaurants as good as we can now make them at home.
Currently < 100K income, although that may change soon as I am looking for a position. Also, we are in a very low COL area of the country, so even a modest salary goes a long way here.
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more details on the curried cauliflower/peas/tomatoes please. please. please.
KittyWampus
Oct 2013
#76
What does 'seems to be the feeling' mean? Do you have any support for your
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2013
#21
Gallup's data, not mine, and what it says is that most Americans cook at home
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2013
#25
On average five+ nights, takeout one night, eat out mostly when traveling or special occasions.
FarCenter
Oct 2013
#34
What kind of fish are you trying to cook? Why/how are you 'failing?' I'd be happy
msanthrope
Oct 2013
#93
Have you tried pancrisping on one side and then baking? With fish at home, you
msanthrope
Oct 2013
#111
I cook at home and occasionally go out. Refraining from stating my income level. I love
LiberalLoner
Oct 2013
#38
I am against home cooking - kids don't get enough social interaction
The Straight Story
Oct 2013
#50
Yes, I cook my own dinner. My income has nothing to do with it. Restaurants do not deserve to
RB TexLa
Oct 2013
#51
I believe the past fights were over reasons why the poor often don't cook from scratch.
xmas74
Oct 2013
#96
Costco "Simply Delicious" series is an excellent companion for home cooks.
ScreamingMeemie
Oct 2013
#55
annual income less than 100,000 and yes, i cook most of our dinners and make our breakfasts
La Lioness Priyanka
Oct 2013
#69
This afternoon I am making new batches of homemade pasta sauce and Hatch green chile sauce
Zorra
Oct 2013
#73
I'm average, or below agerage, or perhaps above average, but that would all depend
Glassunion
Oct 2013
#105
Do sandwiches count as "cooking"? How about raw food? Is the question eat out or not or what?
uppityperson
Oct 2013
#124