Do You Like To Cook?

moondebi

moondebi

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I know that the answer will certainly vary.

The people for whom it is a regular phenomenon, they will not like it. On the other hand, cooking would a stress-buster for them, who will do it occasionally.

Though, I need to do this activity on a regular basis, still have not got fatigued to perform this task. Rather, out of all the household chores, I vote it to be the best. It is a process, which gives me a space to experiment. Though, all the experiments do not bring positive results, but they have definitely enhanced my level. Each time my interest to toss up something new has made me a better foodie and an upgraded cook.

So, what is your take on cooking?
 
Yes! I love cooking. In fact, I love it so much that I regularly make it a part of my travels, too. Any time I'm visiting a new destination, I try to do some research beforehand about cooking classes/schools in the city or town that I'm visiting. Most of the time I've been able to find professional classes where you can learn local dishes! It's something I really look forward to when I travel.

I guess for me, I see cooking as my way of expressing myself - I'm not really good at other arts/crafts but cooking is my thing!
 
I like cooking aswell. That of course doesn't mean that I'm any good at it, but I will try and have a go at most cuisines.

In between moving out of my parents house and settling down with my girlfriend, I lived on my own for 3 or 4 years so I kind of made myself cook. If I didn't it would have been take-a-ways and McDonald's every night!
 
Absolutely. Living in Norway is expensive - even as a native. Being able to cook really helps you and your pocket - mostly your pocket. If I was to have to rely on ordering food from restaurants I'd be bankrupt in no time. So I'm really thankful my parents taught me how at a very early age. It also helps that I actually wanted to be a chef when I was little, so I was quite passionate about it back then. Not so much nowadays as I've changed my direction and life aspirations, but the skills stick and having to cook for the family (when we cook, we usually try to cook for the family, or at least for more than one people - it helps to keep the electricity bill low) almost daily kept it sharp.
 
I love to cook, it gives me the creative rights I crave. I used to cook everything from scratch to see how I could change tastes. I had a lot of fun with it. Harder to do now with three small kids, but a ton of fun.
 
Delirium said:
Absolutely. Living in Norway is expensive - even as a native. Being able to cook really helps you and your pocket - mostly your pocket. If I was to have to rely on ordering food from restaurants I'd be bankrupt in no time. So I'm really thankful my parents taught me how at a very early age. It also helps that I actually wanted to be a chef when I was little, so I was quite passionate about it back then. Not so much nowadays as I've changed my direction and life aspirations, but the skills stick and having to cook for the family (when we cook, we usually try to cook for the family, or at least for more than one people - it helps to keep the electricity bill low) almost daily kept it sharp.
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Great point about the cost savings too. If I was eating out at restaurants every night it would end up chewing up a sizeable amount of my income! After housing costs, bills and all the other day to day expenses of life I wouldn't have much left. Cooking means that as well as being able to partake in a fun hobby, I'm also saving money - which means I can put that towards going out and traveling! Saving in one area helps me fund other things I like to do in life!
 
The amount of money you save by cooking yourself is a factor to consider, and if your ordering take a ways or eating out every night, you'll find that most of your monthly budget will be spent on food.

While not everybody can be a Michelin star trained chef, all it takes is a bit of effort, and some basic skills to be able to make a decent meal at home.
 
I love cooking! I have a few staples that I am very confident with and I try to add something new now and again. I lived in Korea until recently and it actually was cheaper for me to eat in restaurants than cook at home! Unless you are buying ingredients for many people it can be expensive and wasteful so now that I have moved home I am enjoying being able to cook again.

Does anyone have a signature dish they like to make? Mine would either be lamb kofte or lamb and butternut squash curry.
 
I don't think I've ever heard of a country were its cheaper to eat out than make something yourself. I'm moving there!

As for a signature dish, while I do try and have a go at most cuisines, I think chilli con carne is probably the one that usually turns out the best. I know, very plain and simple, and certainly not very Indian I'm afraid either!
 
Hahaha. Pwarbi, it's really amazing! I love Korean food too. Chilli con carne is so delicious! It's a lovely comforting meal, I think.
 
I'm not kidding when I say that I used to hate cooking. A LOT! I'm still not very good at it, but I'm still learning. I have been making a serious effort to enjoy it and to be better at it. Mainly because I am just tired of making the same things over and over again. I think that if it's not something that comes naturally to you, then you have to find a way to make it more enjoyable. For me, it was plugging in my headphones and listening to some upbeat music. I can spend hours in the kitchen now and not get bored!
 
Kaycee, I used to hate cooking too but once I learned a few basics I started to really love experimenting. Music definitely makes it more fun too.

What kinds of dishes have you been practicing with?
 
My favourite go to dishes are stew and soup with Indian spices. I mean not a single person from India would approve it for sure, but to use cinnamon in savoury dishes is my fave thing of the century!

I don't eat meat so asian and indian cuisine can help me a lot with protein intake, i really like chickpeas and various peas, beans. Potatoes, curries, rice. Maybe I am lucky that my father taught me how to cook from young age, so nothing is impossible in the kitchen

Maybe a whole lamb, that would be a little bit hard. But who knows.
 
I love cinnamon in savoury dishes! I haven't heard of that being a taboo thing! Eep.

I'm pretty sure I have been given at least one Indian recipe that used star anise and cinnamon as well as more tradtional spices. I can't quite remember what it was though- maybe Syrian Christian chicken.

Do you make up your own vegetarian recipes or is there somewhere you get them from? I would like to eat less meat but it's a little tricky with the people I am living with now.
 
debilechat said:
I love cooking! I have a few staples that I am very confident with and I try to add something new now and again. I lived in Korea until recently and it actually was cheaper for me to eat in restaurants than cook at home! Unless you are buying ingredients for many people it can be expensive and wasteful so now that I have moved home I am enjoying being able to cook again.

Does anyone have a signature dish they like to make? Mine would either be lamb kofte or lamb and butternut squash curry.
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That's so neat that you lived in Korea! I went to Seoul once (a combined Japan/Korea trip) and I just loved the food there. And you're right, it's super affordable to eat out (it was a dream compared to Japan which was significantly more pricey!) but I guess it would make you miss home cooking for sure!

Your signature dishes sound delish! If I had a signature dish I'd say it probably was pulled pork or my Italian meatballs!
 
Korea was fab. Seoul is great for all the different kinds of food you can get!
Ooooh, pulled pork is amazing! Do you do it in the oven or a slow cooker? I'd love to try and make it. My boyfriend is a huge fan of pulled pork.
 
Pulled pork, in fact pulled everything seems to be all the rage in the UK these days, and while I'm no Gordon Ramsay so I'm probably wrong on this, doesn't the term pulled just mean off the bone? As in shredded? Or am I completely wrong there?
 
I think you're right! Yeh, it seems to be EVERYWHERE at the moment., along with sweet potato fries! I made a tongue in cheek prediction to a friend this morning that salt beef will be the next big thing. We shall see......
 
My favorite indian dish is Butter Chicken it's a very rich and gorgeous plate and I think every indian must have pride in this food. The chunks of chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and the beautiful mix of spices, served with a dollop of melting cream or butter on top, it's really mind blowing.
 
debilechat said:
I love cinnamon in savoury dishes! I haven't heard of that being a taboo thing! Eep.

I'm pretty sure I have been given at least one Indian recipe that used star anise and cinnamon as well as more tradtional spices. I can't quite remember what it was though- maybe Syrian Christian chicken.

Do you make up your own vegetarian recipes or is there somewhere you get them from? I would like to eat less meat but it's a little tricky with the people I am living with now.
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Well I usually get my recipes from pinterest but not in a strict way. Like I have some lentils, what should I do! Then I search for something on pinterest and completely do the opposite what the recipe says to do.

Heavy cream? Sorry, I only have sour cream at home. Pinch of nutmeg? Make that three. Carrots, leek and ginger? Oh, it's raining outside but I have some potato in the pantry, yaay.
So, that's why I say that it's never authentic. Delicious, spicy and soul food-y but very unique :)))
 
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