A couple tips for the home cook…
A Petteruti ancestor growing tomatoes, c. 1970s
Find inspiration
Finding excellent inspiration can ignite a passion for home cooking, so there’s no time like the present to seek out experts like Catherine Lucille Hlavenka and source a list of tasty dishes that can get your tastebuds stirring. The internet is awash with simple cooking tutorials and international dishes from every city around the world, so no matter what your unique preferences may be, you can easily find a meal that you’ll spend the entire day looking forward to.
Give yourself enough time
Rushing through your cooking can be a nightmarish experience, causing you to feel stressed out and overwhelmed rather than having fun. You’re bound to make mistakes when you rush your cooking endeavors, so giving yourself enough time is a sure fire way to make sure you don’t get too muddled up and ruin your dinner. Set aside at least an hour to prepare your food, and make sure you have all of the ingredients on hand before you get started. Wash up all of the necessary cooking equipment that you’re going to need to make your chosen meal in advance, as you don’t want to have to spend another 30 minutes with your hands in the sink before you can even start your home cooking.
Grow your own fruits, herbs, and vegetables
Growing your own vegetables, fruit and herbs can be such an effective method to ignite a real passion for home cooking, as having your own fresh ingredients on hand at any time of day or night makes it easier than ever to prepare the most delicious dishes. You can grow basil, parsley, garlic, onion, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries, green leafy salad and so much more, and when you take the time to grow your food from scratch, you will care so much more about cooking and eating them in the tastiest fashion.
Learning how to enjoy home cooking has never been so simple when you can take the time to utilize some of the brilliant tips and tricks that have been described above. Start by finding great cooking inspiration in the form of tasty recipes, and be sure to give yourself enough time to cook.