Hello there, brother! I have missed seeing your words in our community. Your post speaks to my soul! My other half and I, always say "We should be food critics!". I guess it's because we are used to better home-cooked meals... but sometimes you want to go somewhere that does not require you to slave over a stove LOL.

"When I was a kid — 50+ years ago — eating out was a treat for special occasions, and cooking and eating at home was the norm."

This is exactly what I was trying to say. So many times... I have told our grandkids (when they complain about what we are having to eat)... "If you are hungry enough... you will eat it". Times seem to continue to change. I am glad to see we aren't the only ones who feel as you do. Have a great rest of your week, dear soul...

Wes...