Anybody else addicted to eating out?

Do you have any freezer space available to you?

No, we hardly ever eat out
I like to cook, it's pretty relaxing if you play some music

The clean up is a huge pain in the neck!

I'm a pretty good cook so I don't tend to want to eat out much. I find it disappointing and over priced usually. As well as poor service from the staff.

I do sometimes cook in bulk so I can freeze things for convenience later on. Comes in handy for work lunches and lazy days.

When I do crave something from a restaurant it is usually a fast foot outlet.

i have to push back a little against what you're saying, because i cook for one (me and myself) and i generally don't find it to be much of a chore at all. and we live in an age where there are tons and tons of resources to give you hints & protocols for cooking. boundless websites & youtube channels.

i made a perfectly nice dinner last night with some potatoes, tofu, spinach, lentils, red curry paste & crushed tomatoes. couldn't have been easier, & i enjoyed it quite a bit.

i do enjoy eating out, but i limit myself to going out only once every two weeks to make sure i keep my food costs in line with my budget. & believe me, i am obsessed with the korma dish they serve at the indian buffet down the street. i would go every single night, but stinginess & a desire to keep my weight under control keeps that urge in check.

No, I actually don't like eating out.

Listen to me.
Don't fall into that trap that cooking for one is difficult.
The problem is that many people don't know how to cook but how to follow recipes.
And recipes are never for one.

Lets say you want to make: mashed potatoes and meatloaf.
Small potato, meatloaf in a mini bread pan.

you have to learn to reduce the portions.

I'm not saying sometimes there won't be waste.
Loaf of bread.
Honestly, I might make 2 sandwiches and have one piece of toast before it goes bad.
But overall you will learn how to cook correctly.

Gordon's comment reminded me to mention to look into muffin tin cooking. You can do all sorts of things. Lasagnas, meat pies, and meatloaf for example. Great single servings and you can get creative.

I hardly ever eat out, although sometimes I do get takeout.

Some things it is difficult to cook for one. Soup. I love soup and can make a whole meal of it, but invariably make too much. Bread is another problem if there's just one of you. But there are lot of other things you can make to cook for one. Steak, chicken, stir fry, salads, steamed veggies.

You can get the taste, but if you enjoy a restaurant experience, that you won't get cooking at home.