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How much do you value your time?

• AnimalMuppet 10y ago
  Depends. If I was going to be home anyway, and bored, wondering what to do with myself? Having to cook can be positive. If I'm in a rush? Fast food can be worth paying for. But if I'm poor, the difference between a ten-pound bag of potatoes and one fast-food meal can really matter.
• bluGill 10y ago
  High, which is why I cook: To get the same quality as I can make myself costs a minimum of 5 times at much in a restaurant. I'm not the best cook in the world by any means, it is just that most "restaurants" serve flavorless garbage for cheap and I won't eat that. Once you decide that quality actually is a factor the economics change. A also believe that healthy meals can potentially increase my lifespan and quality of life within that lifespan. (I don't know if science backs this up). When I cook for myself I'm assured that cheap by unhealthy foods are not hidden in my meals - even the most expensive restaurants won't do that. (Trans fats and excess salt are two examples)