Quarantine Cooking
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min read
Photo Credit: Media from Wix
In a world where pandemics are happening all around different countries due to COVID-19 outbreaks, people are more present in their own private properties due to their safety. Therefore, they are technically stuck at home until all safety measures are taken seriously. Because of that, people are unwary of what they should do with their free time due to their constant concern for work. Since everyone is mostly out for work before pandemics were happening, it can be tough to figure out things we can do at home. First of all, people can find a new hobby that is capable to learn in their limited space. For example, learning to cook is a wise choice as homemade meals are much safer than take-outs. People can rest assured as there are online cooking classes on the internet that anyone can take to further strengthen their cooking skills since everyone is isolating themselves. With the help of social media, we are able to watch cooking shows that are hosted by chefs who are eager to share their culinary skills and recipes with us. As Teoh (2020) stated, “We must keep in mind to not underestimate and judge ourselves for being not fond of something we have no experience on as it is not compulsory for us to fully master it by the end of MCO”.
The benefits of doing these activities are simple. People can learn a thing or two as their feed is filled with creative and mind-blowing dishes that they can take inspiration from. People can gain knowledge of a recipe or two that are easy to prepare to help them in the future as some dishes can be a lifesaver during rush hours. Moreover, they get to spend more time together with their family members as cooking can be a family activity. Each member is given different tasks as they work together in a team, whipping up mouth-watering dishes. Just as how Nurafiqah (2020) stated, “Cooking together with your loved ones strengthens the bond between each other as children tend to love making cakes or other pastries. Moreover, it engraves a feeling of responsibility for their roles and enhances their psychological needs, like preparing food through cutting and cracking eggs”. Last but not least, mastering the skill of cooking may just be the key to changing people’s lifestyle to a healthier and refreshing one. Therefore, people should grab this golden opportunity to enhance their skills and focus more on their health and diet. In conclusion, we should take this chance to fully discover our capabilities and take into consideration our family members while we are still in quarantine as moments like these won’t last forever.
Written by:
Darren Phang Kah Hou
27th July 2020
Reference
Teoh, T., 2020. Productive Things You Can Do While On MCO | A Wonderfly Blog. [online] A Wonderfly Blog. Available at: <https://www.wonderfly.asia/blog/productive-things-you-can-do-while-on-mco/> [Accessed 24 July 2020].
Nurafiqah. 2020. 8 Fun Activity Ideas For You And Your Family During #Stayathome Movement - Johor Foodie. [online] Available at: <https://johorfoodie.com/fun-activity-ideas-during-stayathome-movement/> [Accessed 24 July 2020].
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