Is cooking worthwhile to you?

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To me it isn't. I had a precooked bag of rice for dinner yesterday. I can't be bothered to cook actual meals.
Cooking doesn't make me happy, anymore than changing my own oil. I mean the first time it did, but yeah.
I should get a girlfriend, in between taking booty pics she can cook me something better than rice.

lightbulb27 · Accepted Answer

I can relate to you. When I was alone, and I was for a very long time until recently... what is the point of cooking? I did it for creativity and fun to discover and save money. But, it's a lot of effort, time, and cleanup and storing stuff to eat for several days. It was pointless. I often eat cereal, p/j, salad, something very simple or buy out.

Once I got girlfriend and there's kids at home, it's a diff story. I enjoy cooking some of the time and eating out others. This group is healthy eaters and easy going and mostly compatible in spices and such. So I like to experiment and try new techniques.

I think when you have someone to enjoy it with, to prep with, and to get feedback, it's a different story and something you can enjoy together.

Some don't have time for it or enjoy it, so that's fine... it's just expensive to eat out all the time. but if you have good food nearby, I get that.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yeah get yourself a girlfriend. I’m not sure why people are complaining about that comment, I mean if you have a girlfriend and you’re cooking what’s the point? Why have a dog and then bark yourself you know what I mean?

aWes0MeNeSs · Accepted Answer

I find that cooking is something people tend to either really enjoy or they don't at all. For me, I go through phases of wanting to go the extra mile to cook homemade recipes, or just wanting to whip something together quick and convenient, even if it's a boxed dinner kit (like those pasta mixes) or something premade, just because I don't want to clean up the mess afterwards or spend a lot of time on it.

Other than that, I generally enjoy cooking, especially trying new recipes and experimenting with herbs and spices. I really love cooking for other people as well.

rienna888 · Accepted Answer

It honest is so time consuming and exhausting. It could be that I’m lazy. But unless you have a lot of free time, cooking is hectic

HOAAH · Answer

cooking is worthwhile for me because it is a lot easier and cheaper to just cook at home. I do my own rice, using a rice cooker. It is 3 cups of rice per week. Then I microwave it later. So easy. As for meat, I just buy Kroger fried and baked chicken, it is 2 chicken for only 10$ and then I just heat later. Veggies are salad or steamed carrots and cauliflower. Much more healthier than fast food. Also is much cheaper.

FinalFantasyBro · Answer

I also have a few days where I am incredibly lazy I just pick food up, but I really enjoy the time and effort I have that cooking provides compared to just buying fast food. I really love cooking new meals that I can find and hopefully make my own plus I can definitely eat my own creation and make healthier alternatives to all of my favorite foods. While I definitely understand cooking isn't for everyone which is reasonable it is definitely worthwhile for me I love making my own food, but the cleaning up part afterwards is definitely the one I hate.

molonski2 · Answer

Cooking quite frankly is important to everyone , you can't simply " avoid cooking " eating frozen crap , and fast food all the time. The worst meal you cook at come will surpass anything you try and take away , its not a function that should be avoided because you are lazy , that's just not an excuse.
Keep it simple , learn how to produce some easy dishes , and experiment from there.
But never say " Its not worthwhile " or " I don't have time " , that's just idiotic , just as one must make time for exercise , you need to make time for in the very least basic cooking. Its on a par for the most important function of your existence.

MountAverage · Answer

I love cooking. About 80% of everything I eat in a week are meals I cook myself. I find it relaxing and satisfying and I am much more in control of what I eat than if I only eat ready made stuff (which usually doesn't even taste good). Homemade is so much better. I also enjoy watching food/cooking content on YouTube, both for inspiration and because I find it relaxing and entertaining.
While of course not everyone needs to be a passionate cook, I think it's a crucial part of being an actual grown up to know certain basic cooking skills.

shaysh87 · Answer

no woman would want a man who doesn't know how to nourish himself. Its clear you still live with your parents

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

It's all up to you. I am a chef and simply nothing beat home cooking. When you trying cooking new things you will fail many times and all pro chefs did fail. By making home cooking you could save a lot of money. The majority of men can't cook and it is not a big deal. It's your call,

Star_88 · Answer

It is only worthwhile when I have holidays and no work to do, which is rare.
But sometimes I cook because I get bored of my maid's food or I simply crave my restraurant style healthy meals.
I cook delicious meals that's why I bother to make the effort.
On other times, it's just a waste of time because we can still stay healthy by eating proteins, fruits, nuts and some veggies.

Nomoturtle · Answer

Definitely a yes. It's cheaper, tastier, healthier, typically only takes me 30 minutes per day while I listen to a podcast (just cook a bunch at once), and I get to eat my favourite food (or just whatever I feel like at the time). Much better than pre-cooked rice.

Llinyth · Answer

If you enjoy cooking its a primal sensual fulfilling experience more than simple subsinance. You obviously don't have that internal drive. For the simple fact that you don't have it do not belittle those who do. And not not solely attribute cooking to your girlfriends role like giving you ass...

CaliGirlBH · Answer

What makes you think cooking makes women happy? I mean I'm sure it does make many happy but to say you should get a girlfriend to cook for you makes you seem a little chauvinistic.

N192K001 · Answer

Yes , I can cook whatever I want, Eastern or Western, with rice, noodles, or bread.  Time can be an issue every so often, but it's always enjoyable for me to eat whatever I want  with no limitation of what restaurant-types are available in my area, the distances between my place & the nearest eatery with the dish I want (if applicable), and extra cost of deliver-fees.

FreyaRed · Answer

If you want eat something healthy, cooked with high quality ingredients there is no other way than to cook by yourself.

DonkeyDan · Answer

I love to cook but bit so much when it's just me although I still to maintain a healthy diet. I really love to cook for others and do frequently. Everyone should have the basic skill of being able to cook and prepare food. I certainly wouldn't expect a woman to cook for me, my ex wife never cooked.

jshm2 · Answer

With that sort of attitude you deserve nothing but bland rice, kiddo.

Get your shit in order and learn to look after yourself. Only then will you get a decent girl. I ain't no Masterchef. But I can cook dishes from nearly any restaurant menu when the need arises. A knack and something I picked up in boarding school, but it's something girls like, as it means they don't need to be your second mother and carer.

Slartybartfast · Answer

I cook most of my meals. My ex wife didn't cook or do housework so I always did it. Even when I was working two jobs sometimes I would come home so tired I'd clean the house, cook dinner and go to bed without eating it.

Iknowbestgirls · Answer

@Pillarofhell not only is it worthwhile it's necessary to know. Everybody man woman child should learn and know how to com basic meals to beable to feed themselves. Cooking is an essential skill to survival!

Anonymous · Answer

I feel that way about getting a boyfriend. Lol would be nice but unfortunately we have to eat. Mate or no mate. So I am the same way sometimes. It’s usually because of lack of time, or lack of focus on choosing ingredients, it’s really a skill I feel like. I do not cook unless I have time to, or if I no longer like the restaurants that I eat from, I start making home made stuff. I get bored of my food sometimes too though, and the cycle begins.

Oigit · Answer

For me it is. I love my mom but her cooking is more or less different levels of burnt. So I learned to cook in order to have home cooked meals that don't resemble charcoal.

genericname85 · Answer

To me, it absolutely is. There is nothing more essential to live than hand crafting the fuel you wanna run your body on. To me, there's satisfaction in knowing i made optimal fuel for my body, that also tastes good and is better in quality than food that i can get premade. But even if i didn't "enjoy" that, if still do it cause that's just the most efficient way to stay fit and healthy.

bolverk · Answer

Yes , cooking is worthwhile to me, it means I can carry a taste of home with me when I'm working abroad, can cook meals cheaper than their factory made equivalent/take away's, making bread is great for getting shot of work related stress when you knead the dough, and its just fun.

Loveydove · Answer

Very patriarchal view of a girlfriend. Good luck to her.

SEL195 · Answer

For me it is worthwhile. I honestly can't eat food that is tasteless. My food is super tasty. I don't like cooking. But if I don't cook I will eat very little and I loose weight fast. Cooking also gives me time to think and listen to music.

Anonymous · Answer

Steam is your friend until it burns you

Fuentes · Answer

I started cooking for myself and its way better then constant processed foods & im not worried if i go to fast food someone else was dirty with my food or gave me expired meat or didn't cook the meat all the way & got me super sick. I feel better knowing i cooked it all right.

CurlyGirl42 · Answer

Yeah, I like cooking.. learned to cook many nice dishes by now so I get awesome food for the least money! Though, not something I want to do every single day and just having something simple is also fine for me like half the time.

mobiusforniner · Answer

Or your can be a bonafide badass and do anything... from doing dishes, to replacing the dishwasher, from cooking a real four course meal to changing the oil in your car. Gets me awesome sex all the time...

supercutebutt · Answer

You can't be that busy if you have time to post ridiculous questions.  So go cook something, you lazy doofus!

DizzyDesii · Answer

I rather mivrowave some shit up lmao. Cooking takes too damn long for me 🤣 I dont have the patience nor the effort. I’d like cooking together on a date but thats about it

Sam2021 · Answer

Yes I always have a fresh cooked meal everything made from scratch if possible. My mom taught me how to cook. I can't survive on pre cooked meals personally 🤮

Lionman95 · Answer

Yes it is because it´s healthier and it make me feel better eating it because I feel like I achieved something. It took time for me to like it.

Babybebe15 · Answer

I enjoy cooking and prefer homemade meals over convenience or takeout majority of the time. But it can be time consuming. I also love it when a man can cook or tries to.

Flower7 · Answer

If it’s only being done for one person, it can actually be a bit wasteful. It’s hard for only one person to finish things like a whole pot of food or a whole casserole, etc.

Petermorgan34 · Answer

Yes if i want too, even if i don’t yes, being able to take care of yourself is the ultimate goal of being an adult. I love to make BBQ, or ethnic german recipes.

t-8900 · Answer

Pre cooked food is ass. Fresh whole foods or gtfo. I like to eat something north my time.

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah, it is for me. I like good food, and I can cook better food than I can afford to buy.

Sonorous · Answer

I've always valued efficiency & effectiveness more. So I often sacrifice taste for those two.

Wester1967 · Answer

Saves big money and 9 times out of 10 is more healthy. So yeah. You'd better make it a life skill

Paris13 · Answer

I used to BE the Cook of the Century who Couldn't Boil Water. Now I AM YOU. xxoo

apple24 · Answer

Or maybe why don’t you learn to cook. Girls love guys that can cook. I can’t cook I usually buy frozen pizza.

Luopio27 · Answer

Cooking makes me sad for being a constant reminder of my lonelyness. No one to cook with or for.

ChefPapiChulo · Answer

well no one can seem to make decent food and i can't afford Michelin star restaurant food everyday. So I learned how to cook like a Michelin star chef.

Xoirwinkan · Answer

You can make what you want, make it healthy and cheap, and suit it to your level of wanted effort. Although even though I sorta like cooking, it can be a bit of a chore at times. You can make good dishes in 30 minutes, like spaghetti or carbonara.

dragoblack · Answer

Cooking is honestly fun. Especially campfire cooking with cast-iron. So many different styles & techniques, the smells & aromas, the many herbs & spice combinations! It's all so wonderful to experiment with!

exitseven · Answer

I have been doing more cooking since i have been unemployed. I don't do anything fancy but I can cook basic stuff.

Doctadeek · Answer

Nah, I would put meat in a pan and make Curry's... But what's the point when ready meals exist? All I eat is microwave Curry's.. much more. convienent

Uptowngirl88 · Answer

Cookie can be time consuming but it's less expensive. I enjoy it but I don't enjoy the mess I have to clean up after

BrosephBrostar · Answer

Absolutely. Cooking is usually very relaxing for me. Dishes on the other hand...

007kingifrit · Answer

cooking makes very tasty food. far better than what you can eat frozen and cheaper than going out. im not an imaginative cook but i do a good job when i have a firm idea what i want

Riddler1412 · Answer

Since I love to cook, yes it is. It calms me down in a way.

okeydoke · Answer

I like cooking and I'm pretty decent at it. Plus I like eating tasty things and food out can be expensive.

more_than_a_guy · Answer

I like cooking and I feel satisfied doing it. It's a very useful skill, instead of eating blank food or eating at expensive/junk restaurants all the time.

douride2 · Answer

For myself cooking is still worthwhile. I would rather eat a homecooked meal when I can.

butterfingersaredope · Answer

Yes I love it and it's my most favorite hobby at the moment

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Very worth it. But i do have techniques and substitutes for some food

Notfabricated11 · Answer

Not for me. I'd rather heat up my oatmeal and drink my green shake and huel shake.

SenseiSeptred · Answer

It very much is because of numerous reasons that is too long a list to comment here.

crazy8000 · Answer

Absolutely. Not that thrilled in premade meals to heat that some company have made.

misterCage4 · Answer

It can get really frustrating. But i guess it's because i always try to do it late most of the time

Wise4myage · Answer

Well, home cooked meals are the best. But I am like you, I like my food quick and easy.

noohair · Answer

I like knowing what goes into my meals, and I know that I washed my hands too.

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