subject: Getting back to basics with cooking can be fun [print this page] Getting back to basics with cooking can be fun
When was the last time you cooked with someone? Maybe as a kid you helped your mom or grandma in the kitchen or maybe you have never tried cooking with someone.
While cooking together might have been a normal activity to do years ago,at some point between fast food restaurants and busy schedules it has fallen to the waist side. However, with the onslaught ofnew cooking and food shows poppingup,it seems cooking is getting positive exposure of something fun to do with friends and family.There are even cooking parties that both men and woman can attend and enjoy preparing and eating a meal together and guess what . . . it is fun!
One good thing about cooking with others is that it can be done any time because we all need to eat. You can create wonderful memories and new connections by creating an evening or day of cooking together. Kids can get involved too! Make it a family activity and include everyone.
The time has come in our society that we need to get back to basics and introduce ourselves to our kitchens again. Our health depends on it. Eating processed foods all the time is proving to be not so good for our bodies, so say hello to your kitchen and start cooking some real food.
A bonus to cooking with others is that it is more fun and less overwhelming with the help of others. Cooking together can be a unique bonding experience. Invite friends over and cook in your kitchen.
Not sure what to cook?
Create a theme from around the world. Make dishes from another country. Try an Italian or Greek theme. Get creative.
Pick one cookbook and have everyone choose a recipe from that cookbook.
Choose a type of food to make. Try vegetarian, vegan, or Macrobiotic.
Pick one ingredient that everyone has to use in the dish they want to make.
Have everyone share their favorite recipe and put them in a hat and choose three.
Tips to get cooking with friends or family:
Let each person pick a part of the meal to be responsible for preparing or cooking.
If you have a lot of people then partner them up.
Each person is responsible for contributing the ingredients for the recipe they want to make.
You don't need a gourmet kitchen - go with what you have.
Turn on some music and get cooking together.
Enjoy sitting down to a home cooked meal with friends and/or family.
