Comments on: Reason for Not Eating Out #4: Zen http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/ Consuming Les$, Eating More Sun, 20 May 2012 21:29:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: 1300 number http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/comment-page-1/#comment-826644 1300 number Wed, 09 May 2012 14:37:39 +0000 http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/#comment-826644 <strong>is working on a higher level of...</strong> projects. as a business owner, your time is best spent on tasks that will bring higher returns and are less menial and time-intensive.• better quality writingthe second reason why you should outsource blog writing is that you can publish better qu... is working on a higher level of…

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]]> By: Clara Barrus http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/comment-page-1/#comment-156544 Clara Barrus Fri, 21 May 2010 11:03:25 +0000 http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/#comment-156544 Hi there may I use some of the information from this post if I provide a link back to your site? Hi there may I use some of the information from this post if I provide a link back to your site?

]]> By: Jennifer http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/comment-page-1/#comment-3151 Jennifer Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:12:08 +0000 http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/#comment-3151 As for the social aspect of eating out, I think that picniques and dinner parties are totally under-used and under-valued. As for the social aspect of eating out, I think that picniques and dinner parties are totally under-used and under-valued.

]]> By: Jennifer http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/comment-page-1/#comment-3150 Jennifer Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:10:32 +0000 http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/#comment-3150 I like cooking in, because of the satisfaction of knowing that I can make just as good of a pasta dish or a latte as any establishment. I am using my skills! Plus, I know mine is better! And I didn't get ripped off! I hate consciously getting ripped off.... I like cooking in, because of the satisfaction of knowing that I can make just as good of a pasta dish or a latte as any establishment. I am using my skills! Plus, I know mine is better! And I didn’t get ripped off! I hate consciously getting ripped off….

]]> By: apb http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/comment-page-1/#comment-420 apb Sat, 09 Dec 2006 03:32:22 +0000 http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/#comment-420 I also rarely eat out in NYC, and you've very eloquently described perhaps the most important reason I like to cook and eat meals at home as much as possible, in addition to the mundane health and financial motivations. Though because I don't drink, going out to dinner is occasionally necessary for me, in order to avoid being totally antisocial. (Because I work in the music industry, I can rarely go out to a show without ending up "working"...so that's not a relaxing night out for me.) Bravo for putting this so well! I also rarely eat out in NYC, and you’ve very eloquently described perhaps the most important reason I like to cook and eat meals at home as much as possible, in addition to the mundane health and financial motivations. Though because I don’t drink, going out to dinner is occasionally necessary for me, in order to avoid being totally antisocial. (Because I work in the music industry, I can rarely go out to a show without ending up “working”…so that’s not a relaxing night out for me.) Bravo for putting this so well!

]]> By: Yvo http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/comment-page-1/#comment-227 Yvo Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:35:00 +0000 http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/#comment-227 I like your rebuttal. I agree with the whole tuning out the world while you cook (though my dog likes to come in my tiny kitchen and get under my feet, hoping for me to drop stuff for her). I also wind up tuning out the whole world while I write... and depending on the book, sometimes when I read. Good post, though I definitely do eat socially. But I should point out that personally, I've cut out most other social activities- because I love eating so much, and eating dinner at new restaurants provides me social entertainment, I generally just go out for dinner with friends, document it (so I'm working, too! hah!) then go home. So financially, it's justifiable (for me anyway) since I don't go to the movies or anything anymore. Um.. hmm, that doesn't sound so good anymore! Hahaha. I have other interests, really! :) Anyway, I still think your journey is noble... I don't think I could do that. I look forward to reading the other posts I missed while away... I like your rebuttal. I agree with the whole tuning out the world while you cook (though my dog likes to come in my tiny kitchen and get under my feet, hoping for me to drop stuff for her). I also wind up tuning out the whole world while I write… and depending on the book, sometimes when I read.

Good post, though I definitely do eat socially. But I should point out that personally, I’ve cut out most other social activities- because I love eating so much, and eating dinner at new restaurants provides me social entertainment, I generally just go out for dinner with friends, document it (so I’m working, too! hah!) then go home. So financially, it’s justifiable (for me anyway) since I don’t go to the movies or anything anymore. Um.. hmm, that doesn’t sound so good anymore! Hahaha. I have other interests, really! :)

Anyway, I still think your journey is noble… I don’t think I could do that. I look forward to reading the other posts I missed while away…

]]> By: Risa http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/comment-page-1/#comment-225 Risa Sun, 19 Nov 2006 03:37:24 +0000 http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/#comment-225 I agree that paying $14 for a pumpkin waffle is outrageous. If you are only doing it occasionally, for a special reason, or just to treat yourself, it is one thing BUT to do it often just to be social, is stupid. I can make pumpkin waffles and they are just as good. A can of Pumpkin Puree is a wonderful thing to have in the pantry. It perks up all kinds of recipes - from pasta sauce to muffins to pancakes and waffles. So, go for it. I love spending time in my kitchen coming up with yummy things. RisaG I agree that paying $14 for a pumpkin waffle is outrageous. If you are only doing it occasionally, for a special reason, or just to treat yourself, it is one thing BUT to do it often just to be social, is stupid. I can make pumpkin waffles and they are just as good. A can of Pumpkin Puree is a wonderful thing to have in the pantry. It perks up all kinds of recipes – from pasta sauce to muffins to pancakes and waffles. So, go for it.

I love spending time in my kitchen coming up with yummy things.

RisaG

]]> By: vasilisa http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/comment-page-1/#comment-214 vasilisa Thu, 16 Nov 2006 06:01:21 +0000 http://noteatingoutinny.com/2006/11/16/reason-for-not-eating-out-4-zen/#comment-214 my couch and my book on those few occasions when I'm actually left alone... my couch and my book on those few occasions when I’m actually left alone…

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