Enjoyed this! I've been thinking a lot about cooking lately. Sometimes I'm annoyed that I like doing it because mom cooking dinner for the family is such a stereotypical role. But I like it, I'm good at it, and I like eating even more. Yes, sometimes it feels like a chore, but there's also a creative, spiritual element to it that I'm trying to get more in touch with. I love blending flavors and watching ingredients meld. I also love an opportunity to be on my feet after 8+ hours at my desk.

Takeout can offer a nice break, but I find it's never quite as satisfying!