Month: December 2020

Remember a few posts back I interested a term that some of you may have thought of before and others not so much – building kitchen confidence.

2020 has given us perspective, challenges and opportunities as we have all had to navigate the kitchen and meal planning very differently; digging into the back of the pantry, working with what we have to create meals while staying closer to home, and rearranging our budgets to accommodate the times. This year has altered our relationships with food and made us think outside the recipe box. 

As a dietitian and chef I realize the importance of nutrition science paired with culinary arts. Working with clients and students to find practical solutions or strategies to everyday meal planning and preparation has given me understanding and an opportunity to realize the importance of instilling some confidence in the kitchen; this life skill is so important at any age. 

Building kitchen confidence and having exposure to do so provides practical and actionable strategies to create meals that allow for a more enjoyable time, sharing and connecting around the table. This time has allowed us to focus on what matters most and part of that is making meals that we can enjoy with the people we love the most!

Simple action step for building kitchen confidence you can start this week: Pick some favorite recipes, alter it after making it the first time to adapt to your needs and others in your family; make it again and try to do from memory and then make it again and see what other changes can be made. Along the way you learn some skills and hone these while gaining proficiency at making recipe modifications that work for you! 

How about that for some kitchen confidence!