Well organized group of thoughts. I have recently started a meal service called Hello Fresh. I don't want to afford it every week but I am going to try maybe once a month (or so) for now and doing so I learn to cook something a little nicer than i would normally cook for the family. It also ends with loading up 4 plates (aka the family) and I love that idea. It is new to us as we usually have a crockpot of "stuff" or a instapot full of "stuff" or a skillet full of "stuff" etc... and a pan of possibly garlic bread in the oven or whatever and then 4 empty plates and or bowls on the counter, etc... From now on, I plan on filling the plates, bowls etc myself and partially putting the leftovers away before serving. I live and I learn!