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DEL.ICIO.USDo 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?
Comments
By Stan
May 21, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
Just me and my wife, we cook mostly on the weekends for the week. That way it is more worth turning on the stove/oven/whatever else and slicing/dicing etc. If it was just me, no I would probably live on salad/hotdogs/whatever I could throw together in 2-3 min to stuff my face with.
Stan
By FCM
May 27, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
Really depends on my mood….Sometimes when I finally have an empty house, I do Chinese take out in front of the video machine. I did do Italian the other day at the bar…however, I thought I could make the pasta at least as good as they did.
Usually, I either do a ‘junk’ night. I might do bar food at home or eat ice cream, something I wouldn’t do with the kids. Other times I make myself a full meal…steak,potato etc…..Tonight I am doing cold potato salad, beans, and such