similarly, before covid, cooking at home was More Tasks to Do (to save money as I am supposed to) so I was never really stoked about it. DURING covid I realized 50% of why I'd eat out was to leave my apartments (no longer possible), 30% to hang out with other people, only 20% for the actual food. Cooking became making something, and as soon as it became interesting rather than mandated I REALLY got into it - these days I get snacks and coffee out but largely cook everything I eat.