For years, I postponed buying a freezer, always finding it challenging to justify the expense within our tight budget. Now that our household has downsized to just my wife and me, we finally took the plunge. To my pleasant surprise, freezers are more affordable than I had anticipated, making our decision even more satisfying.

As I shopped for one, I initially thought a compact model would suit my needs. However, after purchasing a slightly larger unit, I now realize I should have invested in an even more spacious appliance.

Yesterday, we bought 3 Red Barron pizzas and we had one for dinner. It turned out to be the right size for the two of us. It took twenty minutes to heat up, instead of waiting thirty to forty minutes to have one delivered. It was dangerously hot and it was less than a quarter the price.

It does remind me of something I learned when I worked in a restaurant. The restaurant industry is a a little different than most of the others in that the customer is one of your customers. Most customers can make the food at home.

To compete with the customer, the restaurant must provide good food promptly and courteously. To me, the primary reason for eating out is letting them do the dishes. I actually enjoy the preparation. Besides, preparing is far easier these days.

At any rate, if you have been considering buying a freezer, my suggestion is stop putting it off. And get one bigger than you think you will need. Let’s start competing with the restaurants.

And oh yes. Buy frozen pizza pies.