I'd say that those are both pretty good reasons.
Though if cooking is an option, that changes the dynamic somewhat.
Note to self: throw a bundle of wood in the jeep on snowy days.
Three minutes between a double posting is pretty good... your new gadget giving you trouble?
Fer tha luvva... Figger out that phone, will ya?
But if you cook it, you lose most of the moisture. Which could be a concern, depending on how long you've been stuck...