There appears to be some good coming from this (sic) recession, aside from plummeting gas prices and the comeuppance received by companies like GM for poor business practices, people are eating at home again. Yes, this practice, which had been nearing extinction in America's immediate satisfaction, drive-through, let-someone-else-do-it society, seems to be returning home. When you're worried about foreclosing on your house, it doesn't seem as important to try that new Thai place downtown or pile your screaming brats in the car and head for the Golden Arches. As their wallets get lighter, people are starting to realize that yes, they can cook at home for less than a meal for five at your favorite Italian restaurant (Olive Garden for the white folks) with appetizer and unlimited refills. Dusting off the frying pan might also make some of us feel nostalgic, remembering when we were in college and actually had to figure out how to survive on forty bucks a week, and becoming creative again. Maybe this will also revitalize our love with food, and not just eating. I always feel a little bit of pride after I've prepared a meal and I hear nothing but utensils and chewing. It's not even necessary to hear the almost obligatory "That was awesome," from one of my comrades. I hope this lasts a few years, so kids can learn to appreciate what they have in life, and maybe even learn to cook a little, creating something instead of pulling it out of a grease stained wrapper. Optimism is hard for me, so just play along.
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you know it is funny to that you say people are eating at home more and fast food has had an up swing. i say this now after eating some of the johns as in papa, but then again i am still starting my family.
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