Cooking Dinner or Ordering In?

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Heylangs Podcast. I'm Jack Dawson. It's seven o'clock. I'm tired. My phone is in my hand. Do I cook, or do I order? This is my big question every evening. Today we are talking about food. We are talking about cooking and ordering food. This is a fun topic for everyone.

I try to cook dinner three times a week. I usually cook rice and chicken. It's simple and it's fast. It's not always good. My dog Coco waits under the table. She likes my cooking more than I do!

Cooking at home is cheap. You buy the food at the store. Then you cook it yourself. It's healthier than eating out. You know what is in your food.

I understand that feeling, Emma. I order food a lot. Ordering food is convenient. You just open an app. You choose your food. Then you wait for the delivery. It comes to your door.

Ordering food is more expensive than cooking. A pizza costs a lot of money. But cooking rice and eggs is cheap. I think about money every week. So now I'm trying to cook more.

Let's talk about breakfast now. What do you eat in the morning, Emma? I usually eat toast and eggs. I also drink coffee. It's a simple breakfast. Even I can't burn toast. Well, not every day.

Weekend cooking is different from weekday cooking. On weekends, I have more time. Sometimes I go to Leeds to see my parents. My mom cooks a big lunch on Sundays. She makes soup or a roast chicken. The whole family sits together.

Do you use cooking videos, Emma? I watch cooking videos online. I try a new recipe every week. This week, it's a Vietnamese soup. The video looks easy. My soup looks... different.

Cooking with kids is a great activity. Children learn about food. They also learn to be careful. My niece Mia is visiting tonight. She is nine. We are going to make cookies. She is going to be the boss.

Let's talk about leftovers now. I always have leftover rice. I put it in the fridge. The next day, I make fried rice. It's an easy meal. Even for me, it's hard to get wrong.

Grocery shopping is important for cooking. I go to the market every weekend. I buy fresh vegetables and meat. I make a shopping list first. It helps me not to forget things.

Let's talk about kitchen tools now. I have a small kitchen in my flat. I only have a few tools. I use a pan, a pot, and a knife. That's enough for most simple meals.

Do you like trying new food, Emma? I like trying different cuisines. This month, I'm cooking Thai food at home. I buy spices from a small shop. My curry is spicy. Very, very spicy. My friend Marco says it is too spicy.

Cooking for guests is different too. When friends come over, I cook more food. I make a big pasta dish. Sometimes I also make a salad. Everyone shares the food together. Marco is Italian. He always checks my pasta.

Food waste is a real problem for many people. I try not to waste food. I plan my meals every week. I only buy what I need. This helps me save food and money.

Comfort food is important too. My comfort food is chicken soup. My mom makes it in Leeds. It always makes me feel better. It reminds me of my childhood.

So, cooking or ordering, both are okay sometimes. It's good to cook most of the time. But ordering food is fine too. It's about finding a good balance for your life.

Ha! Maybe three and four. I'm trying, Emma. Thank you for listening today, everyone. We hope you enjoyed our talk about food. Try cooking a new dish this week. It can be simple and fun.