1. I cook becase food is important to me and food outside is not the same.

2. I plan ahead as far as shopping goes, that is all.

3. Due to the lack of an oven right now I usually cook Chinese, Indian, Thai, salads.

4. 95% veg diet. Did 14 years at 100% previously.

5. IMHO good cooks don't need to intellectualize, they love ingredients and use what's available.