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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Do you cook for one?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I recently read that 60% of American households contain just one or two people. At first that statistic seemed surprisingly high to me, but between all the singles and empty nesters, I guess it makes sense.
I know the complexities of cooking for a multi-person family and when my husband is out of town for a couple of days, I definitely look for easier ways to feed my kids…quesadillas, hot dogs and hamburgers are easy choices. We also go out or take out more, as much to avoid the clean up rush before bedtime as to avoid cooking.
But if it was a long-term thing, I hope I would still make the effort. In the summer when my kids are away at overnight camp, I still cook, but I’m more likely to make simple fare, which is the way I like to cook in the summer. Simple grilled meats and fish, lots of salads, light pastas with fresh herbs and cold soups that I can make ahead.
What about you? Do you cook just for yourself and/or your spouse? It seems like the reward of a good meal is worth the effort. What are your favorite tips for cooking for just one or two?
