{"id":25808,"date":"2021-03-05T15:00:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T23:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/?p=25808"},"modified":"2023-10-07T02:08:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T09:08:47","slug":"learn-to-love-cooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/learn-to-love-cooking\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Awesome Ways To Learn To Love Cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

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Not into cooking? These 5 tricks will help you learn to love cooking in no time.<\/h2>\n

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<\/p>\n

Or, at least, not totally hate it.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

For me, cooking wasn’t always something I enjoyed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

In my 20’s I dreaded the weekly trip to the grocery store. Wasting money on vegetables that would inevitably go bad and fruit I’d forget to eat.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

I wish I was the person I thought I was when I bought all that produce.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Yet, week after week I’d promise to make an effort to cook healthy meals<\/strong> for myself, only to run out for a California burrito instead. (in fact, I could go for one rn)<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

I viewed cooking as yet another chore<\/strong> that I didn’t have time for.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Learning how to cook felt overwhelming<\/strong>. Like, what cooking utensils<\/a> would I even use? The sad spatula and one wooden spoon in the tool drawer?<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

But eventually I slowly overcame my resistance and learned how to cook.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

And to my utter shock, I found ways to actually enjoy the process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

And now cooking<\/strong> is one of my favorite ways to escape the stresses of life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

And now it’s your turn.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Ready to overcome your aversion<\/strong> to cooking?<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Here’s how I did it:<\/p>\n

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Make Deliciously Creamy Mochas With This<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Never cook hangry<\/h3>\n

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\"learn<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

This was one of the hardest lessons I learned<\/strong> along the way and, really, am still not sure I’ve mastered.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

One of the worst things about cooking is waiting<\/strong> for your masterpiece to be finished, amirite?<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

So do yourself a favor and get started on preparing your meal before<\/em> you start getting hungry. I know it seems crazy, I get it.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

But if you have any hope of learning to love cooking, this is the first hurdle.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

When we are hungry, we get impatient.<\/strong> And when we get impatient, we rush through steps<\/strong> or take shortcuts<\/strong> to speed up the process.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

This can result in a less than awesome meal and eating mediocre dishes<\/strong> certainly won’t help you to learn to love cooking.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Be patient.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

[RELATED: “How Can I Learn To Cook Better In 2021?<\/a>“]<\/h6>\n

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2. Laugh (at yourself mostly)<\/h3>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n
\"learn<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

The reality is that you can’t learn to love cooking without making a few (read: tons of) mistakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Even professionally trained chefs<\/strong> make the occasional cooking blunder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

I’ll let you in on a little secret. Years ago I pulled a beautiful Thanksgiving turkey out of the oven and promptly dropped it on the floor.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

I was momentarily relieved to find that no one saw me do it until I realized that meant I had no one to laugh about it with<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

The point is, shit will happen in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

You’ll drop turkeys, you’ll burn yourself, you’ll completely fail<\/strong> in making a challenging new dish.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

But who cares?<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Cooking failures are only not funny if you’re too hangry to appreciate the humor<\/strong> (back to point #1).<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

So get over it. Have some fun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

{RELATED: “7 Of The Best YouTube Videos To Learn How To Cook<\/a>“}<\/h6>\n

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3. Invite your friends to laugh at you<\/h3>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n
\"learn<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

If you cook it, they will come. Idk about you, but I can’t think of a single friend or family member who wouldn’t come running over at the offer of a free meal.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

You don’t have to go it alone. You can learn to love cooking with your besties.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

And, in fact, there is no better way to determine your progress than by soliciting friends and family for feedback.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

When I was first learning to love cooking, knowing that I was cooking for others<\/strong> made the effort feel worth it.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

I had a hard time getting excited to cook for one, but once I invited a couple of friends to sample<\/strong> my latest attempt it felt like a party.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

It felt special<\/strong> (read: worth it).<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

When my friends continued to return<\/strong> for more free food, I realized I wasn’t half bad at this cooking thing.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

And we all know that any activity is more fun when you’re good at it.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

So invite your people over, pour a glass of wine, and make learning to cook a social experiment.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

[RELATED: “A Beginner’s Guide On How To Learn Cooking Techniques<\/a>“]<\/h6>\n

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<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

4. Make yourself comfortable<\/h3>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n
\"learn<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

It’s your house, your kitchen, your vibe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

If your kitchen isn’t a place that you love spending time in<\/strong>, then you’re unlikely to ever learn to love cooking.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Now, that’s not to say you have to have a fancy, state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

You can learn how to cook anywhere<\/strong>, so long as it’s a space that you feel comfortable<\/strong> in.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

There are no rules.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Play music, dance, whatever.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Fill your kitchen with things that spark joy<\/strong>. Your favorite color, a plant, your dog, your spouse (questionable).<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Whatever you’re into, create a vibe in your kitchen that draws you in.<\/strong> You’ll learn to love cooking pretty quickly if you already love hanging out in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Do I hear an excuse to redecorate? Yes, please.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

[RELATED: “10 Fun Things To Learn How To Cook Like A Pro<\/a>“]<\/h6>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

5. Treat yo-self!<\/h3>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n
\"learn<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

Ok guys, here’s the big secret<\/strong> to how to learn to love cooking.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Cook what you like to eat.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

It’s really that simple.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

So many of us focus on eating foods that we “should” eat or avoiding foods we “can’t” eat for various reasons.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

While dietary restrictions<\/strong> are a real thing, if you start your journey toward learning to love cooking preparing only “healthy” dishes or meals that fit into one category, you are inevitably going to get bored<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

There is an art to choosing which recipe to try<\/strong> and you’ll get better at it as you practice.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

You’ll learn to recognize a good recipe<\/strong> from a bad one, and you’ll start to understand how method impacts the final dish.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

But when you’re just starting out and cooking feels like a chore, why not make it fun by focusing on foods you’d be excited to eat?<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

If that means brownies, cookies, or cakes I’m here for it.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

If that’s fried chicken or pizza, go for it.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

I learned how to cook by baking<\/strong>. I have a ridiculous sweet tooth and baked to satisfy it.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Baking eventually led to cooking dinners and other meals, but I still love to bake.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

The reward is SO worth the effort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

So start with what you love and learn to love cooking your favorite treats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

You’re working hard, you deserve it.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Now that you see how easy it is to learn to love cooking, why not learn how to cook like a chef? Find out how here<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 Not into cooking? These 5 tricks will help you learn to love cooking in no time. \u00a0 Or, at least, not totally hate it. For me, cooking wasn’t always something I enjoyed. In my 20’s I dreaded the weekly trip to the grocery store. Wasting money on vegetables that would inevitably go bad and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":25890,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\r\n

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Not into cooking? These 5 tricks will help you learn to love cooking in no time.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Or, at least, not totally hate it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For me, cooking wasn't always something I enjoyed.<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In my 20's I dreaded the weekly trip to the grocery store. Wasting money on vegetables that would inevitably go bad and fruit I'd forget to eat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I wish I was the person I thought I was when I bought all that produce.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yet, week after week I'd promise to make an effort to cook healthy meals<\/strong> for myself, only to run out for a California burrito instead. (in fact, I could go for one rn)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I viewed cooking as yet another chore<\/strong> that I didn't have time for.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Learning how to cook felt overwhelming<\/strong>. Like, what cooking utensils<\/a> would I even use? The sad spatula and one wooden spoon in the tool drawer?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But eventually I slowly overcame my resistance and learned how to cook.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And to my utter shock, I found ways to actually enjoy the process<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And now cooking<\/strong> is one of my favorite ways to escape the stresses of life<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And now it's your turn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ready to overcome your aversion<\/strong> to cooking?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here's how I did it:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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GET 15% OFF<\/strong> SEED PROBIOTICS WITH CODE FROSTEDKALE<\/strong>!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Never cook hangry<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"learn<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This was one of the hardest lessons I learned<\/strong> along the way and, really, am still not sure I've mastered.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the worst things about cooking is waiting<\/strong> for your masterpiece to be finished, amirite?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So do yourself a favor and get started on preparing your meal before<\/em> you start getting hungry. I know it seems crazy, I get it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But if you have any hope of learning to love cooking, this is the first hurdle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When we are hungry, we get impatient.<\/strong> And when we get impatient, we rush through steps<\/strong> or take shortcuts<\/strong> to speed up the process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This can result in a less than awesome meal and eating mediocre dishes<\/strong> certainly won't help you to learn to love cooking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Be patient.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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[RELATED: \"How Can I Learn To Cook Better In 2021?<\/a>\"]<\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Laugh (at yourself mostly)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"learn<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The reality is that you can't learn to love cooking without making a few (read: tons of) mistakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Even professionally trained chefs<\/strong> make the occasional cooking blunder<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I'll let you in on a little secret. Years ago I pulled a beautiful Thanksgiving turkey out of the oven and promptly dropped it on the floor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I was momentarily relieved to find that no one saw me do it until I realized that meant I had no one to laugh about it with<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The point is, shit will happen in the kitchen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You'll drop turkeys, you'll burn yourself, you'll completely fail<\/strong> in making a challenging new dish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But who cares?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cooking failures are only not funny if you're too hangry to appreciate the humor<\/strong> (back to point #1).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So get over it. Have some fun<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
{RELATED: \"7 Of The Best YouTube Videos To Learn How To Cook<\/a>\"}<\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Invite your friends to laugh at you<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"learn<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you cook it, they will come. Idk about you, but I can't think of a single friend or family member who wouldn't come running over at the offer of a free meal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You don't have to go it alone. You can learn to love cooking with your besties.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And, in fact, there is no better way to determine your progress than by soliciting friends and family for feedback.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When I was first learning to love cooking, knowing that I was cooking for others<\/strong> made the effort feel worth it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I had a hard time getting excited to cook for one, but once I invited a couple of friends to sample<\/strong> my latest attempt it felt like a party.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It felt special<\/strong> (read: worth it).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When my friends continued to return<\/strong> for more free food, I realized I wasn't half bad at this cooking thing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And we all know that any activity is more fun when you're good at it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So invite your people over, pour a glass of wine, and make learning to cook a social experiment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
[RELATED: \"A Beginner's Guide On How To Learn Cooking Techniques<\/a>\"]<\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. Make yourself comfortable<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"learn<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It's your house, your kitchen, your vibe<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If your kitchen isn't a place that you love spending time in<\/strong>, then you're unlikely to ever learn to love cooking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Now, that's not to say you have to have a fancy, state-of-the-art chef's kitchen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can learn how to cook anywhere<\/strong>, so long as it's a space that you feel comfortable<\/strong> in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There are no rules.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Play music, dance, whatever.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Fill your kitchen with things that spark joy<\/strong>. Your favorite color, a plant, your dog, your spouse (questionable).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whatever you're into, create a vibe in your kitchen that draws you in.<\/strong> You'll learn to love cooking pretty quickly if you already love hanging out in the kitchen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Do I hear an excuse to redecorate? Yes, please.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
[RELATED: \"10 Fun Things To Learn How To Cook Like A Pro<\/a>\"]<\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. Treat yo-self!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"learn<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ok guys, here's the big secret<\/strong> to how to learn to love cooking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cook what you like to eat.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It's really that simple.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So many of us focus on eating foods that we \"should\" eat or avoiding foods we \"can't\" eat for various reasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While dietary restrictions<\/strong> are a real thing, if you start your journey toward learning to love cooking preparing only \"healthy\" dishes or meals that fit into one category, you are inevitably going to get bored<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There is an art to choosing which recipe to try<\/strong> and you'll get better at it as you practice. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You'll learn to recognize a good recipe<\/strong> from a bad one, and you'll start to understand how method impacts the final dish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But when you're just starting out and cooking feels like a chore, why not make it fun by focusing on foods you'd be excited to eat?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If that means brownies, cookies, or cakes I'm here for it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If that's fried chicken or pizza, go for it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I learned how to cook by baking<\/strong>. I have a ridiculous sweet tooth and baked to satisfy it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Baking eventually led to cooking dinners and other meals, but I still love to bake.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The reward is SO worth the effort<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So start with what you love and learn to love cooking your favorite treats<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You're working hard, you deserve it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Now that you see how easy it is to learn to love cooking, why not learn how to cook like a chef? Find out how here<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[753,476],"tags":[771,754,799],"modified_by":"FrostedKale","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25808"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25808"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25808\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26498,"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25808\/revisions\/26498"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25890"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}