Just as I was thinking seriously about the launch of my Cutting Edge workshops I came across Rachel Sugar's New York Magazine article, "Eating Dinner in New York's Prepared-Food Boom." The piece explores the pleasure of browsing beautiful markets and picking up everything from prepared salads to $16 jars of granola. I get it. I enjoy a beautiful market, too, and there's certainly a place for prepared food. But I couldn't help wondering what we lose when grabbing dinner becomes easier than preparing it ourselves. Are we missing out on something beyond the meal itself?
Donna's homemade granola. A zero-waste mindset.
Basic knife skills can change that equation. You don't need a sprawling kitchen, hours of free time, or aspirations to become a chef. With a little confidence and a few good ingredients, preparing something delicious can become a welcome pause in a busy day rather than another item on your to-do list. For me, cooking is a form of mindful meditation: a way to engage the senses, simplify life, and reconnect with the food that sustains us. And yes, making something yourself can be kinder to your wallet and the planet, too.
“For me, cooking is a form of mindful meditation: a way to engage the senses, simplify life, and reconnect with the food that sustains us.”
Donna's home-cooked greens. A zero-waste mindset.
That's why I'm launching The Cutting Edge 101: Kitchen Confidence, a series of workshops designed for busy, independent people who want to feel more at home in their kitchens. We'll start with basic knife skills and build from there, making everyday cooking feel more approachable, enjoyable, and intuitive. If you'd like to discover what a few simple skills can change, I've also put together a resource guide to help you get started. Visit my workshop page https://www.recipes4survival.com/workshops to explore the offerings and find your cutting edge.
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