come home.
I put everything away.
Later, I cook dinner.
Maybe that’s another 30 minutes.
Then I clean the kitchen.
Now I’m spending even more time.
That doesn’t mean cooking isn’t worth it.
It absolutely can be.
Cooking can be enjoyable.
It’s healthier for some people.
It gives you control over ingredients.
It can become a hobby.
But if the conversation is specifically about cost, time is still something to think about.
Because if I spend $12 on a meal and it takes me five minutes to pick it up,
