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Are you finding yourself cooking at home more during the current pandemic? It’s probably not something you gave much thought pre-Covid, but now it seems like everyone’s becoming their own home chef. With restaurants temporarily closed or operating under restrictions, many have taken to preparing meals at home. Some out of necessity, some for the sheer love of food and others as a means to stress-relief.

Historically, worldwide crises have been known to change people’s eating habits. World wars led to rationing which in turn led to creative and conservative cooking methods. Similarly, this pandemic has changed how a lot of us eat and think about food.

But beyond mere sustenance, there’s also the sentimental appeal. Anyone else finding that home cooked meals are a little bit like comfort in an uncertain world? As some of us are spending more time in our homes, it becomes a nourishment for both body and spirit.

And let’s not forget the sense of creativity and accomplishment that comes with preparing a meal. Shiny online recipes, from sourdough bread to Dalgona coffee, have taken over the internet giving plenty of us the courage to try out new dishes.

Share your covid-cooking journey. Have you mastered any new recipes? Are you finding comfort in the kitchen? Or maybe you’ve discovered a new found respect for the restaurant chefs and take-out meals?

Absolutely! Cooking at home has become a new norm for me during the pandemic. While it was initially born more out of necessity than anything else, I’ve actually come to really enjoy the process. It started with simple meals but now I’ve been trying my hand at more complex recipes. I’ve discovered an entire world of flavors and cuisines I’d never thought I could create myself. It’s been not just a culinary journey but also an emotional one. Not to mention the money I’ve been saving from not dining out or ordering takeaways frequently. But yes, I can now appreciate the hard work that goes into culinary art which restaurant chefs master so well.

It’s great to hear that you’ve found joy in cooking during the pandemic! It can be a wonderful outlet for creativity as well as an opportunity to control what exactly you’re putting into your meals. If you ever get stuck on a recipe or need a little bit of inspiration, I highly recommend giving meal kit delivery services a try. They provide all the ingredients you need plus detailed instructions, and it’s a great way to learn new techniques and dishes. I’ve found them so helpful in broadening my own home cooking skills.

It’s great that you’ve found solace in the kitchen during these tough times. Those meal delivery services are definitely a godsend for folks who are just starting out or want to experiment a bit. I’d also recommend checking out different online cooking classes or even YouTube tutorials to broaden your repertoire. Some of them can be really fun and enriching. We don’t always realize how much we can learn from others—mouthwatering world cuisines, unique techniques, and even smart kitchen hacks. Happy cooking!