Quarantine in the Kitchen
We love food in our home and during this pandemic we’ve tried new recipes, dusted some old classics and have also become improv experts in the kitchen. Zoom cooking classes with family have become a highlight and such fun times! Social media too, has had a huge influx of food-related posts. From sourdough to whipped coffee recipes, cooking has become a new hobby for many.
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(Very Easy and Yum!)
YPulse.com mentioned that “63% of 13-39-year-olds are cooking more at home because of Coronavirus, and 40% say they’re regularly cooking and baking in their free time for pleasure.”
Bread baking has become so popular! Some call it Stress Baking, I think it’s a great coping technique and one healthy habit. That is, as long as you don’t match the baking with stress shopping!
One big trend that also emerged during quarantine is the pancake cereal. Yes, you read right! Actually, both words shout out COMFORT so to all you adventurous chefs out there, don’t fear to give it a try. @thenaughtyfork has a tutorial for you.
Food blogger @veggiekins has come up with the perfect gluten-free and vegan pancake cereal recipe made with chickpea flour and without dairy.
So wether you are new to the kitchen bug or not, this is a great time to try new things, to clean the dust off your cookbooks. To share your favorite recipes with friends and family and to get messy and creative! Get a few people together online and bake something…It’ll will add to your happy.
Be sure to add to your diet plenty of fruits and veggies, go slow on the salt and sugar. Go moderate on fats and oils, limiting your consumption of processed meat. Drink enough water and avoid alcohol. In other words, take care of your body, boost your immune system and make food time a big deal in your home and a tip : cooking with love will also feed your beautiful soul!
