So I tried it and here is the upside compared to takeout:

- It tastes better. There IS a dramatic difference in the taste when something is served hot straight from the pan as opposed to something that had been cooked 45 minutes ago and has been winding its way towards you in a brown bag

- You can control ingredients like butter/oil/spice etc. You can add/remove and customize it to your taste.

- It is fun. You can cook something tasty and unique and interesting and learn how to cook new dishes.