> I'm interested in how the data splits across demographics other than class. One anecdotal observation I've made is that men often do not even consider cooking

> I'm interested in how the data splits across demographics other than class. One anecdotal observation I've made is that men often do not even consider cooking or learning to cook, while women actively decide not to cook or not to learn. Most of the people I know who can cook anything are men; and I think, like me (and like you, it seems), they just wanted to eat something and weren't satisfied with what they could get prepared, and within their budget (including travel). For example, I just decided to make 20L of kimchi one day. I've variously known guys who have built computerized meat smokers, spent considerable time perfecting hummus, bread rolls, that preparation of pork belly they put in the bánh mì... I think this is a matter of culture, but I can't help but agree that the women and girls I know, for the most part, actively avoid cooking, or are so used to being treated to prepared meals that it's unnecessary. Sadly I think this comment will just turn grey, and nobody will say anything about why. Gotta love HN.