I love grocery stores, especially ethnic ones. When things are busy it's hard to find time to cook, but I manage. I love my kitchen helper boyfriend, it makes things go faster and is good quality time with him. It's nice because growing up, my mother was a control freak in the kitchen, so now it is my turn to be the boss! Pastas, pizza, noodles, fried rice, curries, stews, couscous, cookies. I cook vegetarian at home because it's cheap, healthy and easy. Maybe I'll start cooking with meat someday. We'll see. Growing up, frying up anything was always a big deal. Wontons, spring rolls, you name it. Mom would make the filling, the kids would do the wrapping, and dad would man the fryer. I haven't done it since I live on my own now, it doesn't feel right if my parents aren't there. The first time i successfully got the pizza off the pizza peel and onto the stone! The time i tried to convert a casserole to be vegetarian and it turned out very very ... badly.