Indeed. I'm surprised people are happy that the cooking won't be mini-game like, as I'm unsure of how else Bethesda would implement it while still retaining interactivity, which is the key word for me in this case. If the jobs such as smithing, woodcutting, cooking, and alchemy are interactive, I'll be a ridiculously happy camper, as it all adds to the role-playing experience. If I can also pretend I'm a chef...oh god. Do I seriously have to wait until November to play this.