Takeaway excitement

I realise that this is not in the #ConfinedKitchen spirit, but oh my word, I had to report how amazing it is to eat something you haven't cooked. I love cooking, I adore food, lots of my spare time is spent reading recipe books, but I have not eaten out since a parental birthday on the 6th of March. Local eateries, closed since mid-March, have now realised we are in it for the long-term and have begun reinventing themselves as takeaway and delivery outlets. In the name of supporting local business (virtuous) I ordered dinner from our favourite family Italian. Great excitment ensued, the children were almost delirious with the thought that 'other food' would be appearing.  I should have been offended (75 dinners and counting, twitch) but was equally full of glee.

Joy ensued. On time, piping hot, properly laden with salt and cheese in a way that home cooking cannot possibly emulate, it was delicious.

It was expensive, though, especially with both children eating adult portions. Still, we are lucky to have a wide choice opening up before us - Thai, Indian, Turkish, burger, sunday lunch. With returning to work looking increasingly remote, this is looking like the touch of reality for the next little while.