Why am I stressing over a meal I am making and giving away for free

Because even if it's free you want to do a good job

I felt like that over a community meal I did right after the StupidVirus started, "it's free they won't care" or "they'll love anything" were the popular encouragements, and I still felt bad over skimping a bit on ingredients because of cost and a bit of poor planning

Because you, maybe no one else and least of all the recipients, will know if you really tried.

skip it and go buy a rotisserie chicken and bag salad

perfectionist!

[c=800000]You are a perfectionist. [/c]

because you care......and you want it to be good.

I stress out too, sometimes, when I am preparing a meal for others. If I am putting in all that work, I want it to come out right. I suppose I figure that a disappointing meal will reflect poorly on me. ON the other hand, when people express appreciation for something I have cooked, I find that very affirming.

I am one of those people who connect food with emotions. Maybe you are too?

heck i would be happy and grateful for a meal i didn't have to cook myself lol

Free or give? Like making for someone? Free sounds like it's for a customer.

R u worried about feedback?

who is pressuring you ?

That's a good question.🤔

Because you have expectations. Or you are thinking too much. Overthinking things.