I am always concerned when a single person tells me she hates to cook for herself. It does not matter if she loved to cook at one time, the single person does not believe cooking for one is worth the time and effort. Admittedly, it is a lot more fun and gratifying to cook when someone else can enjoy the food with you, but just because you are alone does not mean you should not take good care of yourself. You are worth as much time and effort as your family is worth.
Since what you eat determines your energy level, stamina, and your short and long-term health, you need to be certain you are getting the most nutrition and the best quality foods you can. If you do not take care of yourself, no one else will. If you eat only junk food, fast food, takeout, frozen foods and manufactured foods the nutrition you will be getting is scanty at best. If you think cooking for yourself is bad, imagine how being sick all by yourself will feel. Having no one to comfort you and care for you when you are sick is not pleasant. If you live alone, you still need to take the time to cook for yourself so you will eat well and at least put the odds of good health on your side.
Many times recipes yield too much food for one person and the leftovers get boring quickly. The high yield is a bonus, however, because you will get many portions to put in your freezer. You do not have to eat the same meal five nights in a row, instead freeze the remaining food in single portion sizes. That way you can have a freezer full of your own takeout ready to pop in the microwave when you get home to tired to cook. You probably will only have to cook four or five times to fill your freezer; the time you spend cooking will pay off in many delicious meals. Cooking is easier than you think and even a single person is worth the time and effort it takes.
Cooking is easier than you think and you are worth the time and effort it takes.
Simple cooking idea: The best place to store your knives is in a storage block on the counter. They will be within easy reach and will not bang against anything.
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