If you live alone, do you still do basic cooking

I used to love to cook, but not so much anymore. I'll cook something usually 2 times a week, a soup, or casserole, or baked veggies or fish... then eat leftovers and a sandwich here or there through the week, or maybe some eggs.
 

I’m new at this alone stuff and while my husband was alive, all meals were cooked by me, now though, I can’t bring myself to cook. I find I’m relying on Lean Cuisine, etc or sandwiches or premade salads. Perhaps down the road I’ll go back to cooking again. There is a wonderful website called onedishkitchen.com that has fantastic recipes, easy and tasty. Recipes are for 1 or 2 servings.
 
debbie in seattle said:
I’m new at this alone stuff and while my husband was alive, all meals were cooked by me, now though, I can’t bring myself to cook. I find I’m relying on Lean Cuisine, etc or sandwiches or premade salads. Perhaps down the road I’ll go back to cooking again. There is a wonderful website called onedishkitchen.com that has fantastic recipes, easy and tasty. Recipes are for 1 or 2 servings.
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Thanks for the tip on onedishkitchen!

Why do I always look at the dessert recipes first, LOL!!!
 

Back when I was single, I ate anything outa the fridge

...over the sink

If I were to be alone again?
I'd go that same route
no muss
no fuss
 
Camper6 said:
So many people depend on the deli at their supermarket.

It's a bit on the expensive side but for those who don't like cooking it's a godsend.
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The supermarket deli might advertise eight pieces of fried chicken for a certain amount.
But I've discovered some supermarkets will also sell by the piece. Perfect for one person.
 
Camper6 said:
Right and individual side dishes like coleslaw and potato salad. Perfect.
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A local BBQ restaurant has the best BBQ and potato salad in town. I get sliced BBQ beef, two sides [one has to be potato salad] with side pickles/peppers plus freshly cooked hot rolls for $10. So yummy !!
 
I'm a gourmet vegan chef, and I find cooking to be strongly therapeutic, when it comes to filling lonely hours. I never eat prepared foods, as I think they're full of chemical compounds that are very bad for one's health.
 
artinstead said:
Just wondering if I'm the only one who does cold brewed coffee on a regular basis.
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I started making cold brewed coffee this summer.

I put the ground coffee into a quart canning jar, fill it with tap water, give it a shake and pop it into the refrigerator for from 12 to 24 hours.

I pour the brew mixture through a coffee filter and then heat it a cup at a time in the microwave.
 
I have not made it but I've bought cold brewed coffee twice. Once at Starbuck's and once at Whole Foods. Both were delicious and I'd drink it anytime, BUT-

There's something missing and I can't think of exactly what. Something like depth Maybe?.... I don't know what...
 
Aunt Bea said:
I started making cold brewed coffee this summer.

I put the ground coffee into a quart canning jar, fill it with tap water, give it a shake and pop it into the refrigerator for from 12 to 24 hours.

I pour the brew mixture through a coffee filter and then heat it a cup at a time in the microwave.
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Nooo don't heat it up! Drink it right from the fridge. Get the $39 carafe from target, got the filter already in it. Just add the coffee and refrigerate overnite. Pour a cup, add cream and quaff it down. 150 instant mg of caffeine and won't burn your lips.
 
artinstead said:
Nooo don't heat it up! Drink it right from the fridge. Get the $39 carafe from target, got the filter already in it. Just add the coffee and refrigerate overnite. Pour a cup, add cream and quaff it down. 150 instant mg of caffeine and won't burn your lips.
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I drink it black over ice during hot weather and as a special treat over a small scoop of vanilla ice cream but I also heat it up and use it as a replacement to my daily pot of coffee.

I'm thinking about dropping down another rung and experimenting with instant coffee by the cup in the microwave.

I do these things as a concession to age by trying to reduce the usage of the stove and various heat producing small appliances that could cause problems for an old person with a short attention span.
 
I have a touchy stomach, so I find it best to cook for myself. I cook up big batches of staples like brown rice or chicken breasts or whatever on the weekend and then microwave portions during the week as needed. I use store-bought spices and sauces to provide variety in the flavoring. Clean-up isn't a problem; it takes about two days of dishes to fill the dishwasher.
 
I have to admit, living alone, and working full time, I tend not to cook proper meals during the week. I will cook something in my slow cooker over the weekend, which lasts 2-3 nights. Probably explains why I'm not as thin as I'd like to be!
 
It's just me. Trying recipes is one of the few ''hobbies'' I have now. I also sometimes read about what goes on in restaurant kitchens and am appalled. Not long ago someone took a pic of a restaurant worker sitting and talking on her cell with her bare dirty feet up on the food counter in the kitchen. YUK! So, every couple of weeks I make a few recipes, eat one portion and then freeze the rest. Then I'm all set for 2-3 weeks, just need to defrost. It's working out great and I know how I cooked them.
 
Aunt Bea said:
I started making cold brewed coffee this summer.

I put the ground coffee into a quart canning jar, fill it with tap water, give it a shake and pop it into the refrigerator for from 12 to 24 hours.

I pour the brew mixture through a coffee filter and then heat it a cup at a time in the microwave.
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I got myself a one cup drip coffee machine and have a fresh cup 2-3 times a day, it only takes a few minutes.
 
I do sometimes but with some help. I use a subsidized home help program where they come for only 4 hrs a day at a discounted rate. Then my children rotate in between through the rest of the day. Those people prep food for me and if im in the mood for something particular, I tell them and they help me make it. Best help ever and they were vetted by my children.
 

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