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Julie Bove[_2_]

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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> On Wed, 2 Mar 2016 19:01:52 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>
>> We are close to a couple who live about two hours away. When we
>> visit them, we never eat in (maybe breakfast). The restaurants are
>> nice but expensive, and after driving a couple of hours, I am not
>> thrilled about getting back in our car. It seems a little rude. Am
>> I being too sensitive? We love them but wish we could get them to
>> just stay home and cook a meal once in a while. They have a great
>> kitchen.
>
> Kitchens are often just status symbols. A lot of people have great
> kitchens but don't know how to use them. Same with cars and
> motorcycles.

Yep. A truly good cook can make good food even if they have few choices of
foods or cooking tools.