Category Archives: Cooking MiniTip

TL;DR When you feel like you may not be able to do something or have the energy or brain ability to do something, don’t push yourself to do it. If it is something that you really want to do, think about whether it will actually be worth it. There isn’t an engagement picture this week,Continue reading “Don’t Push Through It: MiniTip XIII”

TL;DR If you need to, don’t be afraid or ashamed of repeating out loud what you have to do when cooking. This week, be patient with yourself and repeat phrases when you have a difficult time with getting started with something. And also self-assess, show your body some care and listen to what it isContinue reading “Repeat Statements until your Brain Processes: MiniTip XII”

TL;DR When you are cooking, listen to your body and take breaks as needed. Separate cooking into its individual parts: get ingredients, get measuring cups & spoons, 1st step, 2nd step, etc. After each, you may be able to take a break. Take it if you need it. Take a picture of yourself or whateverContinue reading “MiniTip X: Break Cooking Up”

 TL;DR Use Pam, a stick of butter, margarine, or a silicone baking mat to prevent things from sticking when baking things. Don’t skimp on it because whatever you are baking will stick in the pan and be very difficult to get out. This week’s first bi-weekly challenge is to make something that requires you toContinue reading “MiniTip VII: Pam is Your Friend”

TL;DR Sometimes you can’t cook. You want to, but your body just won’t work right or the brain fog is so heavy that it feels like it is suffocating you. When this happens, try to be patient with yourself and your body. MiniTip Sometimes you can’t cook. You want to, but your body just won’tContinue reading “MiniTip VI: Be Patient with Yourself”

TL;DR Sometimes, you don’t have the energy or desire to cut another damn vegetable with your hands. That’s okay, it doesn’t mean you have to give up. Use a food processor to cut vegetables. Your challenge this week is to use the food processor for something, it could be complex with a lot of ingredientsContinue reading “MiniTip V: Cutting Technique Part 2 – The Food Processor”

TL;DR Find a position that feels the most comfortable while cutting vegetables. If you are in pain while cutting vegetables, you are much more likely to cut yourself. So, if that means sit on a chair, sit on a chair, if that means standing, stand, if that means doing yogic poses, then try, but beContinue reading “MiniTip IV: Cutting Technique Part 1”