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We managed to get in touch with Timecoyote, the person who started this discussion. "I was making tacos and felt guilty for using that minced jar garlic, so I got curious about what other shortcuts people take when cooking," they told Bored Panda about its roots.
The responses helped the Redditor feel less guilty about the shortcuts they take while cooking. "[I was surprised to learn that] a lot of people don't rinse rice or veggies, never sharpen their knife, and just eyeball spices and such."
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"Like with many things, I think it's helpful to understand the rules of cooking first so you can break them more confidently," Timecoyote said. And they definitely have a point. Nothing beats practice.
In 2021, 71% of people in the US were certain they will continue to cook more after the end of the pandemic, according to a survey by consumer market research firm Hunter. This habit was said to be driven by the increase in home chefs’ creativity and confidence in the kitchen, as well as the motivation that cooking at home helps to save money (67%), eat healthier (56%), and feel good (56%).
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To encourage your kitchen adventures, know that even if something does not go according to plan, you're still winning. At least financially. The team at Priceonomics found that anytime we're ordering out, we're spending about five times as much, on average, compared to making a homemade dinner.
And the Bureau of Labor Statistics said that the average American spent $3,000 a year just on dining out in 2015. Imagine how many tacos you could make at home with that much cash!
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