Whether you’re in lockdown or not, it can happen to the best of us. And if you are in lockdown it can feel quite monotonous so I wanted to share some ideas for getting your cooking mojo back, because there’s no faster pathway to health than a good dose of amazing wholefoods three times a day!
Tip #1
Attend a live cooking class. Imagine having a professional chef guiding you through the process? We attended 2 Sri Lankan cooking classes with Kirsty at Journeys Rediscovered and absolutely loved it. Now we are making Sri Lankan food most weekends – way better than takeaway! Some places like Class Bento or Otao Kitchen even send you a cooking kit so the shopping is taken care of!
Tip #2
Sign up for a meal subscription service. I personally used Hello Fresh, especially last year in lockdown. They are super helpful if you’re busy and it exposes you to different ways of cooking and ingredients that you may not have used before. Make sure you keep the recipe cards too as they are great to reuse over and over again.
Tip #3
Get a new kitchen gadget! I have been wanting an air fryer for ages, and am treating myself to a stainless steel one this week. A new gadget or appliance can really get you excited again about trying new things in the kitchen.
Tip #4
Dust off the old recipe books, or check out some new food bloggers. Some of my favourites are Feed me Phoebe (a fellow Hashimoto’s and SIBO warrior who happens to be a chef), Teresa Cutter The Healthy Chef, Jamie Oliver and Quirky Cooking (and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter as I often send out my own recipes too). Also try googling your favourite protein or herb or veggie and seeing what recipes pop up to whet your appetite.
Tip #5
Create a weekly meal plan. This one is super important for both efficiency and your budget! Get your family involved in the planning too and discuss what everyone feels like eating for the week ahead, cook something special on Friday night and create a meal you can look forward to all week.
Tip #6
Cook with others. Get your family involved in the preparation and the cooking. If you live alone then jump onto a Zoom with mates and cook together, or as mentioned in tip #1, join an online cooking class!
If you need a little extra help, jump onto my website and download the Bye Bye Bloat four day meal plan or head over to my online shop and grab my Six Days of Digestion Recipe Book for just $10. Make sure to tag me in any cooking posts too, I would love to see!
