Back in the kitchen again

When I retired almost 10 years ago and moved with my husband to Florida, I gave away almost all my cookbooks and chose to have simple suppers and eat out 3 or more times a week. Now I cook every night again, especially with my crock pot. Because I limit grocery shopping to once a week,  I am also using more canned than fresh or frozen vegetables. I am glad I kept a few of my favorite cookbooks. I really miss going to my favorite restaurants with friends.