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“Livin’ The Dream”

meal prep, lies in changing your satisfying. Make it Social: Cook with Family
mindset, getting organized, and adding Get Organized: Planning and and Friends.
a touch of creativity to your cooking
Prepping Ahead. Even if you live alone, cooking
routine. Here are several strategies I doesn’t have to be a solitary activity.
know will help you savour the process Organization is crucial for an Involve your family or friends in the
of preparing healthy food at home. enjoyable cooking experience. Plan
your meals ahead of time to avoid process. Cooking together can be a
Mindset Shift: Viewing Cooking as the last-minute rush. Create a weekly fun and bonding experience. Assign
a Creative Outlet. menu and make a shopping list based different tasks to different people,
Instead of viewing cooking as on that menu. This not only saves share stories, and enjoy the process of
By Janeen Wagemans a chore, approach it as a form of time but also ensures you have all creating something together. Consider

creative expression. Experiment with the necessary ingredients on hand. hosting a virtual cooking session
hen we’re working and have different flavours, spices, and cooking Additionally, consider meal prepping. with friends where everyone prepares
Wyoung families and are oh techniques. Treat your kitchen like a Spend a couple of hours when you get the same recipe and shares their
so busy, meal prep is just another laboratory where you can play with home from the grocery store and/or the experiences.
onerous chore. Often, however, the ingredients and create something Farmers Market, chopping vegetables,
newly retired are surprised to find that unique. This mindset shift can marinating proteins, and preparing Create a Pleasant Cooking
many of those chores once considered transform the task into an enjoyable grains. When you have components Environment!
daunting, time-consuming, or simply activity. Try new recipes and don’t be ready to go, assembling a healthy meal A comfortable and inviting kitchen
not interesting, can be delightful and afraid to tweak them according to your becomes a much lower hill to climb! can enhance your cooking experience.
rewarding experiences. taste. The sense of accomplishment Invest in Quality Tools and Play your favourite music or listen to
The key to increasing your you’ll feel when creating a delicious Ingredients. a podcast while you cook. Keep your
enjoyment of anything, but certainly dish from scratch can be incredibly kitchen clean and clutter-free to create
Good tools can make a significant a calming atmosphere. Personalize
Warner Insurance presents difference in your cooking experience. your space with plants, colourful
Invest in high-quality knives, cutting
Member of the Month boards, and cookware. Not only utensils, or anything that brings you
joy.
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Elaine Taylor do they make the cooking process Celebrate Small Wins.
smoother, but they also enhance
Elaine lives in Cornwall and has been a member of the overall experience. Similarly, Finally, take the time to enjoy the
OSGA for a number of years. She enjoys competing using fresh, high-quality ingredients fruits of your labour. Set the table
in shuffleboard, euchre, and cribbage events, and likes can elevate your dishes. Visit local nicely, even if you’re dining alone.

meeting new people as she plays. Elaine has competed farmers’ markets for seasonal Savour the flavours and textures of
twice at OSGA provincial events, in Brantford and in produce or consider signing up for a the meal you’ve prepared. Celebrate
Peterborough. subscription from your local farmer’s your small wins in the kitchen,

Other Interests: Elaine finds joy in travelling, meeting market stand if they have this service. whether it’s mastering a new recipe
others, and trying new foods. She also enjoys helping others in her community. The superior taste of fresh ingredients or simply making a delicious, healthy
Elaine would like to encourage others to get involved with OSGA. There is can make cooking and eating at home meal. This positive reinforcement can
something for everyone! much more enjoyable.
For more OSGA District 8 information contact our District Coordinator at increase your enjoyment and motivate
lindad8osga@gmail.com or visit https://district8.osga.ca or follow us on Learn New Skills: Take Cooking you to keep cooking at home. By
Facebook. Classes! incorporating these strategies, you
Home • Auto • Business • Farm Insurance Even if you’re satisfied with your can transform healthy cooking from

culinary skills, learning new or a mundane task into a pleasurable
and fulfilling activity. Embrace the
different techniques can boost your
confidence and enjoyment in the process, experiment with new ideas,
and enjoy the journey of creating
kitchen. Consider taking cooking
Local classes, either in-person or online. nutritious and delicious meals in your
own kitchen. You’ll soon wonder why
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healthy cooking. Now, on to decluttering!