Obviously its a necessity to feed ourselves, but im talking deeper here. What inspires you? Who are your muses? What beyond the basic need to eat keeps you excited about food?

I am endlessly inspired by Nigella Lawson and her entire ethos around cooking. “Food is both a pleasure palace and a sanctuary.” “Cooking is a balm in troubled times.” “Food has the ability to make a real difference, every single day.” So many amazing quotes of hers ring around my head when im in the kitchen.

For me, cooking is spiritual, practical, creative and scientific all at once. It gets me on my feet, off my screen, and allows me to nourish myself and those I love. It requires all of my senses and no matter how practiced a recipe is there is always an element of improvisation.

I could go on, but im much more curious…why do you cook?

  • AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I’m really good at it, and that means I can show off and cook for other people. I like flexing my skills while also doing something kind for someone.

    One of my other hobbies is sewing my own clothes. I get a lot of compliments on what I make, especially if people know I made an outfit myself. But I don’t get nearly as many compliments as I do on my food.

    Cooking is the only hobby in which I can make something I’m proud of and show it off to someone in a manner that involves all 5 of their senses, before the social contract compels them to give me feedback and potentially even help me tidy up the mess.

    • newtraditionalists@kbin.melroy.orgOP
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      2 months ago

      the five senses aspect to cooking has always driven and excited me. it is truly one of the most completely engaging experiences out there. and its always such a joy to see your work appreciated. thanks for sharing!