Hunting was the labour of the savages of North America, but the amusement of the gentlemen of England. - Samuel Johnson

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Another suggestion is to cook a meal, maybe not every night, but a couple more times a week than you usually do. That way you have leftovers, and you take your lunch to work.

Samuel Johnson

Hunting was the labour of the savages of North America, but the amusement of the gentlemen of England.

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Another suggestion is to cook a meal, maybe not every night, but a couple more times a week than you usually do. That way you have leftovers, and you take your lunch to work.

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