Cooking Your Way Through Social Distancing

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Mar 262020
 

People are stocking their shelves in preparation for social distancing, trying to find new ways to enjoy cooking for you and your family is a new challenge. Take the time to use this guide to find some exciting ways to spice up your kitchen and enjoy tasty treats to help pass the time.

Add International Flavors

When you make your next trip to the grocery store, don’t forget to check out the international food aisle. Make sure to find a store with good international food distributors, to open up some exciting food options. When going through the aisle, check out for unique items like currywurst sauce or sweets like Belgian chocolates. Use these to help create some exciting food options.

Try New Recipes

There is a surprising amount of ways to utilize the ingredients you have in your kitchen. Apps like Supercook help you find recipes to cook. All you need to do is enter the ingredients and recipe options will pop up. Or, make cooking a game and try the MasterChef challenge with your family. Ask someone to choose a set number of ingredients and let your creativity take charge.

Learn Something New

If cooking is still new to you, then go online. Three-star Michelin-rated Massimo Bottura is offering free online classes for a #KitchenQuarantine series. If you want to start on a more basic front, schools like the Milk Street Online school are making their courses free for a limited time. Be sure to check out the videos beforehand so you know what items to buy when you go to the store.

Take your time at home to learn new recipes and techniques in the kitchen. Stock up on exciting new ingredients, have a culinary adventure with new recipes you wouldn’t try before or learn new cooking methods. Make the most of this time at home.

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May 112018
 

If you love creating content and thoroughly enjoy cooking, you might want to consider starting a food blog. If you don’t know where to start, check out these four steps to start a successful food blog.

1. Get a website.
Come up with a great name and purchase the domain name. It’s also wise to purchase web hosting. Get a web designer and web developer to help you create an ideal website. If you already know how to do those tasks, implement them and have fun.

2. Develop content.
Figure out the angle you’d like to take. It’s a really good idea to take classic meals and put your own spin on them. When you do this, you’ll develop your own flair and it’ll give people a reason to specifically follow you. You can also consider trying other recipes by other chefs and bloggers. However, if you’re developing a blog that you’re going to be the authority, it’s best to predominately share your own original content. It’s also wise to take a look at what other food bloggers are doing so that you can get a better idea of how to brand yourself. If you’d like to focus on a specific type of cuisine, get clear and write down a bunch of recipes. As you develop content, you’ll be able to plan ahead and have a good editorial calendar.

3. Take pictures.
Read lots of food styling books and watch tutorials online. Learn how to perfectly style your food so that when a food photographer New York comes to take pictures of the food, everything looks really appealing and delicious. Don’t be afraid to experiment with color and texture. When you have fun with the process, it’ll shine through in the pictures.

4. Share content consistently.
If people don’t know that your blog exists, they can’t read it or support it. Don’t be afraid to share the hard work you’ve put into your blog. Start by sharing it on all of your social media channels. Then, submit it to blog directories. Comment on similar blogs and develop a camaraderie with other food bloggers. As long as you follow this formula in an authentic way, you’ll build a following over time.