Actually, your workshop example shows a bad prompt, not all detailed ones. Some writers really need that structure to get started, like my friend who always freezes with blank pages. The trick is prompts that give a situation but leave the "why" open. Like "a chef discovers a threatening note in their kitchen" instead of dictating the chef's whole backstory. Maybe the problem is prompts doing all the imagining for you, yeah?

Hold up, that math only works for your specific situation. Most people at home can batch cook and freeze meals without the same waste issues. Your point about convenience is good, but it doesn't save money for everyone.