Foodie_Aima
Assistant Cook
Which is easier—deciding what to order from a restaurant or figuring out what to make at home?
Which is easier for you?
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pepperhead212
Master Chef
That's an easy one to answer - I never go to/order from a restaurant! 
BAPyessir6
Sous Chef
Me and my husband do date night every week, and I order the exact same thing each time. 
Compare that with my 50 different spice mixes I have at home for everything from South Indian, Persian, African, and Chinese, French, to Mexican. I have basically at least dozens of potential dishes and techniques to choose from.
Compare that with my 50 different spice mixes I have at home for everything from South Indian, Persian, African, and Chinese, French, to Mexican. I have basically at least dozens of potential dishes and techniques to choose from.
That will depend on the resto and on my mood.
Ditto
TBS, I rarely go out to eat, choosing is more difficult in a restaurant as you can't change your mind once you place your order. Especially, to the poor waiter chewing his knuckles in frustration, as it took over a half hour to decide.
At home, you have all day to decide, if you suddenly don't want to make the dish you planned there's always soup and a sandwich.
cjmmytunes
Head Chef
For me, going to a restaurant. Have to figure out carbs, the insulin needed, and hope I did the math right.
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Restaurants are harder. They're a treat and you don't want to blow it. I'm only half of the meal decision team at home so I can often pass off the "What's for dinner?" question. She decides, I cook.
Steve Kroll
Wine Guy
It's easier to decide what I will eat at home.
But I find restaurants are usually more fun because I get to try things I wouldn't normally cook for just myself.
But I find restaurants are usually more fun because I get to try things I wouldn't normally cook for just myself.
caseydog
Master Chef
That's an easy one to answer - I never go to/order from a restaurant!
I rarely go out for meals when I am in Frisco, but when I travel, I do. Choosing what I want to eat is pretty easy for me, but the cooking and cleanup are a lot easier at a restaurant.
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Kathleen
Cupcake
Like others, it depends on my mood. A few years back, I started to plan meals a bit more by "shopping my pantry and fridge first. Then I would decide what I was going to cook and make a list for the market. It's only when I do not plan that I struggle.
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