My favourite hobby: Go to a restaurant or friend's house. Taste something good. Go home and do similar - research if necessary / results don't hit the spot.

My favourite hobby: Go to a restaurant or friend's house. Taste something good. Go home and do similar - research if necessary / results don't hit the spot. This hobby is just plain fun, but is also has the benefit of saving money and really appreciating and showing that appreciation to a skilled chef.