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> Steve Calvin wrote:
>> With lives seemingly getting busier and busier do you see the end of
>> "scratch" cooking in the future?
>> Steve
>>
> I think part of it is that people are staying single longer, and
> frankly, while I love good food and cooking for/with others, I don't
> enjoy cooking alone for myself. Thus, we develop the habit of getting
> take out, microwave stuff, etc more.
>
> My mother, widowed back in 2000, has a dramatic decline in her
> interest in cooking. My visits to her give her a reason to cook, and
> that makes a big difference.
>
> But, on the other hand, the Food Network has tremendous popularity,
> although there is a bias toward things like 30 Minute Meals, Good Food
> Fast with Family Circle and Everyday Italian.
>
> That, however, is not necessarily a bad thing. I love cooking with my
> fiance, but if we can cook something from Rachael Ray quickly and it
> is delicious and easy, why not???
>
> Mike

I don't think Steve was saying anything negative about not cooking "fast"
but more about "fast food" (or what you call "take out") and instant
prepackaged meals.

I can throw together a nice pasta dish in 30 minutes or grill or broil fish
or chicken and steam some veggies and be eating better than your "take out"
and usually for less money, too. I cook for one and have no problem with
using leftovers. I usually cook enough food Saturday or Sunday to last me a
week. What doesn't get eaten goes in the freezer for later consumption.

Jill