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What does it mean?
Observation on the time imbalance between holiday prep and consumption.
In plain terms
Cooking takes longer than eating.
What can you take from it?
Preparation is a big part of holidays.

Where it applies

  • holiday meals
  • dinner parties

Putting it to work

  • plan meals efficiently
  • enjoy the process

Questions to consider

  • What takes time during holidays?

Another view

Not all holidays require long prep.

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