1. I cook for many reasons -- to make balanced meals for my family, to save money, to get my mind completely off the daily grind. Also, eating out a lot throws my digestive system out of whack and I end up feeling unwell for days.
2. I've tried, but I'm terrible at planning. There are also days where I have ingredients for _____ (some dish) but I would rather eat _____ (something else) -- maybe because I went to my parents' or in-laws' for dinner and they served that same dish.
3. It's usually some medley of vegetables and meat. I love different kinds of food and usually cook Chinese, Taiwanese, Filipino, Indian, and Thai (just last night!) food. And occasionally some kind of casserole/pasta, if I haven't eaten too much wheat lately.
4. No particular diet, but I try to avoid flour/wheat and include more veggies (usually Asian).
5. I think everyone said the productivity hacks already, but basically for me -- you don't need the latest gadgets, but if you can afford it, get a high quality cookware that will last you a lifetime, and use fresh, high quality ingredients. And do all the dishes before you start... it makes a world of difference.
2. I've tried, but I'm terrible at planning. There are also days where I have ingredients for _____ (some dish) but I would rather eat _____ (something else) -- maybe because I went to my parents' or in-laws' for dinner and they served that same dish.
3. It's usually some medley of vegetables and meat. I love different kinds of food and usually cook Chinese, Taiwanese, Filipino, Indian, and Thai (just last night!) food. And occasionally some kind of casserole/pasta, if I haven't eaten too much wheat lately.
4. No particular diet, but I try to avoid flour/wheat and include more veggies (usually Asian).
5. I think everyone said the productivity hacks already, but basically for me -- you don't need the latest gadgets, but if you can afford it, get a high quality cookware that will last you a lifetime, and use fresh, high quality ingredients. And do all the dishes before you start... it makes a world of difference.