Cooking is often referred to as the universal language. There are no barriers that can limit or block communication through good food. No matter where you’re from in the world, you can learn so much about a culture or even a group of people based on the food they prepare and eat. If you’re interested in learning about foods from different cultures, there are things you can do to embrace that interest and really dive into learning more. Not only can you learn about the different cooking methods people use across the world help to rekindle your passion for cooking, but it can introduce you to a variety of new…
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Reasons Learning to Cook Is Therapeutic
Learning to cook is more about just being able to keep ourselves alive. It has a deeper meaning to it, it can be therapeutic. While some life skills and traits are more important than others in many different perspectives, there are a few that are objectively seen as super necessary. One of those life skills is the ability to cook. Being able to put food on a plate for yourself and those around you has more effects than what face value provides. Some people are able to prepare meals better than others. You probably know an amazing chef that can create three-course meals, and friends who can barely boil water.…
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How to Rekindle Your Passion for Cooking
You’re someone who has always loved to cook for as long as you can remember and you’ve always been passionate about food but since the pandemic, you have lost that spark? You haven’t felt the same level of joy as you step into the kitchen that you once felt. Don’t panic – at one point or another, everyone struggles with a loss of passion for something that they once loved, and cooking is no different. If you have always loved cooking but have recently lost your mojo for being in the kitchen, then you might be wondering how on earth you are ever going to get that passion back. It’s…
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What You Need to Know About Food Labels
It is National Nutrition Month and this week I want to share with you some insight on what you need to know about food labels. The confusing and bureaucratic-filled process by which the United States came to pass our food labeling system is overwhelming – and a topic for another blog post. However, just know the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services are required to revisit the guidelines every five years. These two government agencies appoint a joint committee, review research, and determine the final design and text. The lobbyist for organizations such as the Grocery Manufacturers of America; the American Society for…
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How To Battle Food Waste At Home
Food waste is the #1 item thrown away in the United States! A family of four, on average, spends $1,800 each year on food that is thrown away, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. Fruits and vegetables are the TOP TWO items thrown away. I could go on and on with statistics, but I would rather focus on Barilla’s efforts to reduce food waste and support sustainability. Barilla’s Center for Food and Nutrition Established in 1877, Barilla is an Italian food company distributing pasta, sauces, and other products to over 100 countries worldwide. Exemplifying diversity in food production, Barilla offers pasta for different types of dietary needs. High Protein…
