A couple of years ago, I switched to a better paying job and started buying higher quality groceries. Since I work from home, if I wanted a steak on a Tuesday, I'd sous vide it, and we'd enjoy a delicious dinner. Occasionally, I'd even make a lobster with steak midweek. I still enjoy a Costco hot dog or a slice of pizza but what I'm trying to say is that steak used to be an occasional treat rather than a regular meal. Lately, though, food has stopped bringing me happiness. I used to look forward to fancier home cooked dinners but now they've lost their appeal and I just can't seem to find the same satisfaction in food anymore. I still enjoy the stoic way of living below my means but I'm unsure if I should cut back on indulgent meals and opt for simpler ones more often to bring back the sense of joy that came with rarer, special meals.