the joy of cooking, and why we all need to cook more
I unequivocally love making food. And eating it, of course. I believe it's one of humanity's greatest sources of self-expression. Food is a source of life for all humans, and our cultures express food as a way of life. Independently, these foods express who we are, with each dish as varied as the person who's making it.
Recently I've really been embracing the slow movement. I work in tech, and when you're in an industry that's profit driven, it's very easy to be in overdrive all the time, even if you're not actively working. Deliverables, hitting KPIs, do we have buy-in for this feature we're pushing... it's very easy to get lost in it.
Cooking is a very good way to get away from all of that. I do my best not to have anything on while cooking: music in the background or scrolling tends to be the culprits. I focus on making the best food I possibly can at that moment: making sure the onions are perfectly sliced, the sauces come together beautifully, and the final product is a symphony in your mouth.
I encourage you, reader, to cook more. Perhaps (if you were like me) you tend to eat out often, or get things to-go. I promise it is worth taking the time out of your day to cook something fantastic. You'll realize the beauty of these ingredients - grown skillfully by farmers and herders - is the cycle of life that we as humans often take for granted. I find myself more thankful and showing gratitude the more I cook.
What you would like to cook next, or what dishes do you enjoy cooking? I'd love to hear from you... hoping to try some new recipes soon. Send them over at pestopeco at pm dot me.