Once you have mastered a technique, you barely have to look at a recipe again.
I find that if I just taste everything and eat small portions I maintain my weight. I watch my fat intake, but I eat hearty.
Everything in moderation, including moderation.
Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.
If you're in a good profession, it's hard to get bored, because you're never finished -- there will always be work you haven't done.
