I came from r/Cooking and I'll never be the same

It's been about 6 years since I graduated college and moved into my first apartment. I was 100% on my own financially and the bank account reflected that. I was poor af but I took pride in my cooking because I could feed myself good food. I cooked from scratch, with love, with 5 different sauces, with a dash of this and a sprinkle of that. I was on r/Cooking and it inspired me to make the most beautiful dishes. And that's awesome to me. Cooking is a healthy way to have pride in your work and show off. I have 2 children now though, and I want to say 1,000 other things to do than cook like I was before. <br><br>I still enjoy cooking, I still want to make good food, but I want to find easy ways. I want to be able to make a delicious meal with 2 pots and 1 pan. I want recipes that don't call for 5 different spices. So I found r/budget_cooking. <br><br>If you're already here, you probably know what I'm talking about. It seems to me that kitchen appliances have come a long way, they're very affordable and a crock pot can cheaply make a core ingredient for a bunch of meals. Rice cookers are great for making and reheating rice. Air fryers just make life easier. This sub has been amazing for a person like me.<br><br>I give my highest praise to this sub and the people in it. I'm so glad I made the switch.<br><br>Edit: I appreciate everyone's kind comments ❤