I like to focus on cooking when I'm cooking. With that said, I will sometimes prepare dishes and start food cooking (baking/roasting) and use a timer to keep track of time for me, while I return to work on the computer (in the computer room - designated work area; no fucking off...oops, unless you count hanging out at GFY).
I wouldn't want my computer in the same room where grease is boiling, or food could be spilled on it. There is a lot of moisture in a kitchen, which most computers don't like.
Anyway, your kitchen looks nice and cozy (and kitchens are never-ending projects as you upgrade appliances, change the floor and drapes over the years, etc., or maybe that's just my wife).
Btw, the Japanese have a similar dish, although Tonkatsu is a pork cutlet, dipped in an egg mixture with panko bread crumbs. It's really delicious!
Velbekomme!
ADG