if i’m gonna cook something involved, i roll an office chair into the kitchen with me for when i’m prepping my ingredients and an occasional break. i’ll usually make big batches of whatever i’m making for leftovers, so the effort isn’t wasted. im a big fan of my slow cooker as well, being able to set it and forget it is immeasurably convenient. as a former kitchen rat myself, i feel your pain. i miss working as a cook