FC Community

Discussion Boards => Off-Topic => Topic started by: aggie49 on February 01, 2011, 01:26:38 pm

Title: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: aggie49 on February 01, 2011, 01:26:38 pm: i love to cook and so does my fiance so we basically stay at home and cook but we do go out once in a while i have alot of food allergies so its ruff when we go out :thumbsup: :wave: :star:
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: dawn21207 on February 01, 2011, 01:32:26 pm: i perfer cooking at home. Since we have a 20 month old, cooking at home is alot easier than going out. Plus going out is expensive.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: rockeledjones on February 01, 2011, 01:45:17 pm: With the budget being pretty tight, cooking at home works out well for us. I do like an occasional dinner out though
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: sgluckadoo on February 01, 2011, 02:05:19 pm: I hate to cook bc I hate to grocery shop! I also hate the clean up. I dont have a dishwasher :( I also really like the social aspect of going out to eat.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: Theladyjoker1817 on February 01, 2011, 02:13:06 pm: grocery shop AND I LOVE TO COOK AND CLEAN AND DO THE BEST THAT I CAN WITH MY FAMILY LOVE LOVE :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :wave: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: mommagoes on February 01, 2011, 02:14:34 pm: i prefer to cook at home for a few reasons. first of all, cost- decent food at a restaurant is way more expensive than buying groceries to cook at home. also, my husband and son a re very picky eaters, with allergies as well, so finding a place where everyone wants to eat can be tricky and usually results in someone not liking their food. thirdly, my kitchen is my sanctuary. its the one place in my life that i know i can go without anyone bugging me. my husband and kids know that if i'm the kitchen i am in a zone and they just leave me alone, knowing they will soon be showered with the delicious results of my efforts
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: kangagirl1321 on February 01, 2011, 02:27:02 pm: well i like going to new restaurants that i havent been too but when i dont have the money i like to stay home and cook.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: Lucieloo on February 01, 2011, 02:53:31 pm: Honestly I prefer to go out but my husband loves my cooking. He asks why do I wanna eat someone else cooking when I cook better? My answer: because you eat too much!!
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: freepcmoney on February 01, 2011, 03:05:54 pm: To be honest I really like them both. I LOVE my cooking, and everyone knows that it is more econicmical to cook and eat at home. I also enjoy eating out a couple of times per week, even if it fast food. IF I had more money, I would enjoy higher priced restaurants.

IF I had to eat out all the time, I would get starved for some of my cooiking. Yet on the other hand, IF I had to eat at home all the time, I would get starved for Wendy's Chili and a Jr. burger OR a Chic Filet sandwich with waffle fries and lemonade.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: EAngels on February 01, 2011, 03:21:28 pm: Going out sometimes is relaxing; most especially with family or if celebrating an special event. But, I prefer to cook because your love, patience and taste of the food come out naturally. Then sending the message to people who will eat, how much you means to them just to there.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: br01wn on February 01, 2011, 04:04:08 pm: Now that I'm retired, I prefer cooking at home because I love to cook,however eating out is a treat.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: katlyn2011 on February 01, 2011, 07:17:48 pm: well since i am a vegetarian, sometimes it is difficult to find food I can eat when eating out (a lot of things like soup is made with chicken or beef broth). I like to go out because I do not have to worry about cleaning up after myself, but in the past year, I have learned a lot about cooking, and I enjoy making my own meals now. I'd say I prefer cooking. When I cook I can be sure that what I eat is vegetarian. :)
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: tammypete on February 01, 2011, 07:20:30 pm: I prefer cooking at home. We are a family of 5 and for us to go out to eat it can get pretty expensive! Plus I don't mind cooking!
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: BizELady on February 01, 2011, 07:44:42 pm: I prefer to go out, especially to Italian or seafood restaurants.

But there are days when I'm in a cooking mood and I cook alot.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: cyncity831 on February 01, 2011, 07:58:47 pm: Although cooking can be a snooze sometimes it can also be exciting too. We try to change it around by trying different things. Besides going out tends to get expensive especially in these times.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: jaymz462 on February 01, 2011, 08:20:54 pm: Going out- it's just nice to get out of the house. Plus I can't cook and don't really have the patience for it anyway.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: smithjcsdfw on February 01, 2011, 09:21:34 pm: I definately prefer going out because honestly although I enjoy cooking I so hate to clean up afterwards. :)
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: dwickizer on February 01, 2011, 09:27:42 pm: Quote from: aggie49 on February 01, 2011, 01:26:38 pm
i love to cook and so does my fiance so we basically stay at home and cook but we do go out once in a while i have alot of food allergies so its ruff when we go out :thumbsup: :wave: :star:

I prefer cooking here at home, especially in the winter when the temps are below freezing because that helps hat the house and home made soups, stews and breads make the house smell good too! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: dodgers16 on February 01, 2011, 09:58:51 pm: Iprefer cooking at home rather then go out, this way I know everything that goes into the food! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: makedoughonline on February 01, 2011, 11:25:05 pm: I don't cook and I like to go out. But I don't spend a lot of money on food.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: elysee24 on February 02, 2011, 08:46:23 am: As long as I don't need to cook, it can be either way!!
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: careykln on February 02, 2011, 08:53:55 am: I prefer cooking at home most of the time but trust me with three little ones sometimes I would rather save my time and effort for them.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: mrisha on February 02, 2011, 09:02:04 am: I think I prefer cooking at home. Going out is good sometimes-a little change of pace and different atmosphere is good for you.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: mh874892 on February 02, 2011, 09:10:11 am: Honestly, I like both. As a newlywed, me and my husband have started cooking together and trying new things. It is a great way for us to be together and have fun, especially since we both love food. It is a great way to spend our evenings. But, going out is a nice way to celebrate and break the monotony of our week. I'd say we eat out at least once a week, so we are not spending too much money, but still enjoying ourselves. Seems to be working great so far.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: mgint on February 04, 2011, 07:05:07 am: cooking at home cost too much to eat out very often
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: greatestenergy7 on February 04, 2011, 07:18:58 am: :peace:i prefer to cook at home, cheaper and healthier. plus im picky when it comes to my food and what i eat. :fish:
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: joannaingram84 on February 04, 2011, 08:31:56 am: :cat:Let's see cook at home and have to clean up dishes or eat out and let someone alse clean up the dishes? That's a no brainer - of course, I like eating out more!
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: kqa on February 04, 2011, 08:49:52 am: I love to cook but am an empty-nester, so I don't do much of that. I don't go out to eat much anymore either except for something inexpensive.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: chickauhtree on February 04, 2011, 08:56:12 am: Half and half. I love to cook and I love to go out to eat
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: ninajay on February 05, 2011, 10:04:00 pm: I prefer to cook at home most of the time, but going out is good change of pace. I can't cook everything, so it's nice to eat something different from someone who can cook it very well.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: snewoyelhsa on February 06, 2011, 10:23:52 am: I love cooking and trying new things. So, I prefer cooking at home. Though, I do really enjoy going out, but that adds up so quickly and I don't like the fact that because you're not cooking, you don't know exactly what's going into your food (I'm a bit of a health freak).
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: Cuppycake on February 06, 2011, 10:33:14 am: I love to cook and we often eat at home. I also live in an area that has allot of great restaurants available through restaurants.com so we eat at some very nice places fairly cheap!
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: radhika28 on February 06, 2011, 12:03:58 pm: I prefer cooking at home all the time,we will go out if there is any occasion or just like that.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: angsilva2000 on February 06, 2011, 12:07:39 pm: i rather eat at home instead of eating out if i can help it.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: Tresbn00 on February 06, 2011, 12:30:40 pm: I prefer cooking at home...actually love it but find that with two kids, a wife, and two jobs I am hardly able to get my laundry done much less cook at home. Going out to eat or not eating at all occurs, on average, about four days a week. I try to cook a few extra things on Sundays before the work week starts so that we can all pack a lunch or have something quick to nosh on.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: shopangie28 on February 07, 2011, 06:28:21 am: I love to cook at home then you know exactly what's in your food and it's a lot healthier :thumbsup:
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: nanekai on February 07, 2011, 06:30:06 am: Quote from: aggie49 on February 01, 2011, 01:26:38 pm
i love to cook and so does my fiance so we basically stay at home and cook but we do go out once in a while i have alot of food allergies so its ruff when we go out :thumbsup: :wave: :star:
I so love to go out instead of cooking, since now its just me, I rather go out with friends then cook for just me. I do like to cook though just not too motivated to do so.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: waterbottle on February 07, 2011, 07:10:28 am: I enjoy cooking at home., and also I love going out to eat too., well it's better to enjoy someone else cooking every now and than :)
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: daughtytam84 on February 07, 2011, 07:30:03 am: We like to cook at home but sometimes its nice to go out and have someone wait on you.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: dwickizer on February 09, 2011, 11:14:21 pm: Quote from: ninajay on February 05, 2011, 10:04:00 pm
I prefer to cook at home most of the time, but going out is good change of pace. I can't cook everything, so it's nice to eat something different from someone who can cook it very well.
I agree with you; every now and then I enjoy eating other people's cooking for a change of pace (if they can cook) but after raising 3 boys and having to cook all the time I am still tired of certain foods (pancakes) it is always great when there is someone else to cook somethingg different for you!!!! :wave:
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: TCREVAN5 on February 10, 2011, 07:55:08 am: I hate to cook and I hate doing dishes but I do not have the money to eat out so I do it anyway. lol But I am a good cook and my kids and guests seem to like my cooking.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: cubarican210 on February 10, 2011, 08:01:48 am: I love cooking at home. When you cook, you know what you're putting into your food. Only you know what you're allergic to. If you happen to go to restaurants, you have to ask does this entree have seafood or ground black pepper or nuts. It's a pain. I just rather do food my own way at home. Sometimes, the waiter/waitress may forget to tell the cook that those ingredients have to be removed and when you start eating your tongue swells up like a balloon and your eyes start itching like hell. No way restaurants are not for me. Lol! I'm a slave to my kitchen.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: ly_fn on February 10, 2011, 08:56:33 am: going out.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: bschumacher on February 10, 2011, 10:34:59 am: I prefer to cook at home. It saves lots of money, and I can fix the food to my husband's and my taste. However, we go out once a week to get a break from the routine.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: tigerlilly01 on February 10, 2011, 10:38:00 am: I love to cook ... I like going out occasionally but I'm trying to watch my calories and eat healthy so it is hard to do when you go out. I would rather just make dinner at home, at least you know what you are putting into it.
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: ushagirish on February 10, 2011, 04:05:24 pm: I love cooking. I use to try different receipes. Cooking is my passion. Most of the times i'm interested to do snack items.

But i do go out rarely
Title: Re: do you prefer cooking at home or going out
Post by: lucylaw on February 10, 2011, 04:59:13 pm: I do most cooking at home as my husband has gluten allergy. Going out is not but not always easy. :wave: