I agree with every entry on this post. I too really enjoy cooking, it's one of my long-time hobbies. So, I've been really enjoying relearning how to cook. Yes, it's hard for those who are nervous about trying anything new, either cooking or eating. But I believe I have as many options with lcing as I did hcing. If a person tried one new recipe a week for awhile, it wouldn't be long before they had an impresssive array of great recipes. Actually, my Mom isn't a great cook and never taught any of us anything but how to fry an egg. So, we all got in there and taught ourselves and can all put out a really good spread--and have made many a mistake, but so what?-- So...for you who complains about no variety, maybe first get in there on your day off and try some of the great recipes in this forum? Most of them are no hassle and/or quick, many can be done ahead for a quick meal later.--Gail