There are certain overlooked joys of the simple act of cooking. Food shopping for a specific recipe. Cutting vegetables. Setting up the table. All while conversing and snacking with your friends. Letโs make cooking great again ๐
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โFood isnโt just a source of fuel, itโs also a source of belonging. It is as important to mind what we eat as it is to eat in a way that fosters intimacy and connection with one another.โ
From Feed Zone Table by Thomas and Lim, 2016.
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Letโs use this particular time as a reminder to cherish the simple things.
Letโs be grateful of everything we have.
Letโs take it day by day.
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Did you know that cooking together creates positive memory association? Life's most important and special moments don't just involve food - they oftenย they revolve around food. Start creating lasting memories!
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If youโre feeling stressed or your week is not going as planned, invite your friends over. Cooking together helps you stay in the present while achieving your quest for a common goal... a delicious meal!
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Want to explore new recipes? Invite your international friends or colleagues and organise a themed night! You might even learn some new cooking techniques ๐
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Want to develop team building skills? Cooking encourages collaboration and it helps people and friends work better as a team. Get cooking!
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Cooking with friends is not only about dinner parties and alcohol. Friends can also encourage you to eat well! Cooking together means you are less likely to eat outโ and we all know that home cooked meals are much healthier for you.
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Do you have a favorite dish that is too daunting to make? Cooking together means you can share all the steps and cut down on prep time while having fun in the process.
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Did you ever think about how cooking with friends helps you cut down on waste? All the food that you never end up eating can be used as an ingredient for dinner! In addition, left-overs will always be up for grabs ;)
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Letโs focus on the simple things like cooking together and enjoying conversations in the kitchen. Cooking is a mindful experience and it allows you to enjoy the moment and the people around you!
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You may have heard that cooking strengthens relationships but did you know that cooking together helps improve communication? Thatโs why cooking with friends is a wonderful way of bonding and learning how to offer constructive criticism.
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โOne cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.โ โ Virginia Woolf
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