For those who missed it, the New York Times Sunday Review featured a great article debunking the myth that eating junk food costs less than eating healthy. It’s written by the brilliant Mark Bittman, and there’s nothing more I can add to what he said. But I encourage everyone to read his piece and weigh the benefits of cheaper, more healthful eating at the expense of a little more time in the kitchen. Think of it this way: you’re getting paid to eat at home.
A couple highlights from the story:
By day (well, by morning) I work from home as a writer/editor. Some parts are fun, some parts are boring, but the boring is necessary to enjoy the fun. All in all, there are few things I’d rather be doing. But when the late afternoon rolls around, I’m itching to put on my Batman suit and spend an hour or two as Mr. Suzie.
My wife and I settled into our respective roles fairly quickly. Some of them fall in line with gender stereotypes: she fills our home with pretty things and I scrutinize the bank statement. She does most of the laundry; I kill most of the bugs. But more than playing to expectations, we’re playing to our strengths.That’s why she keeps an eye on the tire pressure. For the same reason, I’m the cook. I don’t cook everything — my wife has a stronghold on macaroni & cheese and baked desserts — but most nights I’m in the kitchen for two simple reasons: