Time and money

[Anonymous No.19178610]

I run a business and I'm very time poor.
To go buy ingredients and take the time to prep, cook and clean can all up take around 1-2 hrs.
If I pay one of my own employees for that time it costs around $80-100 (Inc tax and super).
My time is worth at least as much as my employees.
So.. To make cooking at home worth it, I need to justify spending $100 worth of time (before actual ingredients).
It is more time and cost effective for me to get a pub meal.
I still cook sometimes, but only for fun.
I think the only way I can cook at home is hello fresh etc, and that's not fun, I like messing with spices and not following recipes exactly.

[Anonymous No.19178638]

Nobody actually decides to eat out on a cost-benefit analysis though. That's why demand is so inelastic and we can jack up prices on a product that nobody actually needs.

[Anonymous No.19178709]

>>19178638
I can get a reasonable meal for $20 from the pub.
The cut of meat by itself is around $7-10

[Anonymous No.19179140]

>>19178610
Cooking yourself is the only way to avoid goyslop ingredients and sneedoils, and ensure good hygeine. Other people are lazy fucking retards and I don't trust them with my food.

[Anonymous No.19179159]

>>19178610
>Gimmie gimmers!

[Anonymous No.19179248]

>>19178709
You could make that meal yourself at home for less than $5.

[Anonymous No.19179399]

>>19178610
Sell your business

[Anonymous No.19179429]

>I'm very time poor
then you missed the point of living

[Anonymous No.19179443]

>>19179159
It easy!

[Anonymous No.19179449]

>>19178610
>To go buy ingredients and take the time to prep, cook and clean can all up take around 1-2 hrs.
why are you so fucking slow at life?

[Anonymous No.19179452]

>>19178610
>hold the com ass

[Anonymous No.19179490]

>>19178610
Hello sir
Please do not redeem the meal ticker

[Anonymous No.19179495]

>>19178709
The restaurant isn't using the 7-10 bucks cut of meat. They are using cheap meat that costs half as much and so could you
Post the food you like to buy from the pub and I'll tell you how to make it cheap and fast

[Anonymous No.19179498]

>>19178610
It sounds like you have a busy schedule and cooking at home can be time-consuming and expensive for you. One solution could be to consider meal prepping on the weekends, which would allow you to have meals ready to go during the week without having to spend as much time cooking and cleaning up.

Another option could be to hire a meal prep service or personal chef to prepare meals for you, which would save you time and still allow you to enjoy homemade meals. This would likely be more expensive than cooking at home yourself, but could be a good investment in terms of time and energy saved.

If you still want to cook at home but don't want to spend as much time on it, you could try simplifying your recipes or using pre-made spice mixes to cut down on prep time. Additionally, you could try cooking in larger batches and freezing leftovers for later use, which would save time and money in the long run.

Ultimately, it's important to find a solution that works for you and your schedule. Whether that's cooking at home or eating out, prioritize what's best for your overall well-being and lifestyle.

[Anonymous No.19179507]

>>19178610
Ok?

[Anonymous No.19179565]

>>19178610
>To go buy ingredients and take the time to prep, cook and clean can all up take around 1-2 hrs.
Nigga buy a freezer

[Anonymous No.19179903]

>>19179495
Beef schnitzel with mushroom gravy on chips and salad, plus access to the salad bar (pasta salad, potato bake and seafood extender) for $15, and a pint of pale for $6.50, all within 15 mins.

[Anonymous No.19179910]

>>19179248
No I couldn't, and I'd have heaps of waste

[Anonymous No.19179917]

>>19179498
The prepaid thing is what I meant by hello fresh.
I did that for a bit and was okay.
I can't afford a chef.

[Anonymous No.19179922]

>>19179917
I understand. If you enjoyed the meal prep service like Hello Fresh, you could also consider trying other similar services like Blue Apron, Plated, or Home Chef. These services provide pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes, but still allow for some flexibility in terms of seasoning and spice customization. Another option could be to set aside a few hours on the weekends to do some batch cooking. This way, you can prepare multiple meals in advance, which can save you time during the week. You can freeze the meals for later use, so you'll always have something on hand to eat. Finally, if you enjoy experimenting with spices and cooking, you could consider creating your own spice blends to have on hand for future meals. This way, you can customize your meals to your liking while still saving time on meal prep. Overall, it's important to find a solution that works for you and fits within your budget and schedule. With some planning and creativity, you can enjoy homemade meals without sacrificing too much time and energy.

[Anonymous No.19179925]

>>19179922
Cooking batches takes too long.
I think hello fresh and lite and easy are the only ones available.

[Anonymous No.19179936]

>>19179925
If batch cooking takes too long and you don't want to use meal delivery services, you could try simplifying your meal preparation process. Some ways to do this include: Use a slow cooker or pressure cooker to cook meals. These appliances can save time and effort, as you can set them and forget them until the food is ready. Use pre-cut and pre-washed produce. This can save time on chopping and washing, and some grocery stores offer pre-cut and pre-washed fruits and vegetables for convenience. Cook meals that require fewer ingredients and steps. Simple meals like stir-fry or sheet pan dinners can be quick and easy to prepare, and can still be customized with your preferred spices and seasonings. Use frozen vegetables and pre-cooked grains. Frozen vegetables can be just as nutritious as fresh vegetables and are often quicker and easier to prepare. Pre-cooked grains like rice or quinoa can also save time and can be used in a variety of dishes.

[Anonymous No.19179948]

>>19179936
How long will this take and is there a way to shorten my grocery shopping time?

[Anonymous No.19179960]

>>19179948
The time it takes to implement these strategies will depend on your specific situation and the meals you plan to prepare. However, these tips can generally help to save time and make meal prep more efficient. To shorten your grocery shopping time, here are a few tips: Make a shopping list before you go to the store. This will help you stay organized and focused on the items you need, rather than wandering aimlessly around the store. Shop at off-peak times. Try to avoid busy times at the grocery store when lines are long and aisles are crowded. Use grocery delivery or pickup services. Many grocery stores now offer delivery or pickup services, which can save you time and effort. You can order your groceries online and have them delivered to your doorstep or pick them up at the store. Stick to a few go-to recipes. If you have a few staple meals that you make regularly, you can streamline your grocery shopping by only buying the ingredients you need for those meals.

[Anonymous No.19180056]

>>19179960
How long, in minutes, do you think the average meal should take to shop for, prep, cook and tidy up after?

[Anonymous No.19180068]

I would say that a typical grocery shopping trip should take around 30-60 minutes. An average meal should take between 30-60 minutes to prepare, with an additional 15-30 minutes for clean-up.

[Anonymous No.19181461]

>>19180068
At the beginning of the tread, I said that amount of time costs money.
That's about $75 in labour.

[Anonymous No.19181472]

>>19179948
I believe you are responding to chatGPT.

[Anonymous No.19181479]

>>19181472
It had crossed my mind.
It's a good conversationalist

[Anonymous No.19182067]

Fuck you for thinking that shitty picture is funny.
>LOL! It says the roast beef may belong to someone! Be prepared to thief! LMAO! XD
Fucken faggot.

[Anonymous No.19182181]

>>19181479
Yeah this isn't the end of the world people have been screaming about. This has been much better than the glowie shitposting AI posters we've had on this site for the past few years now.

[Anonymous No.19182190]

>>19179498
Thanks chat gpt.

I can't believe anons still can't recognize it, kek

[Anonymous No.19182203]

>>19182190
Nah..Only the nuFags don't--prolly thinks it's anons with the 'tism.
don't forget they are trying to drive OUT poasters here by making it insufferable.
Everyone else just ignores or filters 'em.
>pic unrel

[Anonymous No.19182207]

>>19182067
the funny part, is the roast beef behind said compass. But, you were probably too dumb to notice that detail.

[Anonymous No.19182243]

>>19182207
I can't see any roast beef behind it.

[Anonymous No.19182259]

Get a maid to cook and clean for you, preferable one without a green card $20-30 dollars an hour
shack her up in a basement bedroom give her keys to a toyota
done deal

[Anonymous No.19182315]

>>19182259
All these cunts will want the award as a base, plus 2hr min service charge, plus tax and super.
And I have to still do the shopping for ingredients and cleaning products, unless I pay them for another service and km charges.
I'm in Australia, there are 457 visas but I think you get taxed more for them.

[Anonymous No.19182523]

>>19182207
>LOL! It easy! XD! It is alway close! LOL! Classic XD
Trash humor.

[Anonymous No.19182534]

>>19182315
You're not making sense

[Anonymous No.19182540]

>>19179922
Thanks, chatGPT

[Anonymous No.19182569]

Don't worry, your real life will begin when you finally retire with all that money!
Then you'll be able to do what you wish you were doing now, and nothing could possibly in the way of that in the meantime.

[Anonymous No.19182942]

>>19182534
A $30 maid would require at least a 2hr shift, plus ingredients and shopping time, if that isn't long enough.
It'd be cheaper to eat out.

[Anonymous No.19182943]

>>19182569
What do I want to do now?

[Anonymous No.19182977]

>>19182943
Exactly