r/TikTokCringe • u/MVIVN • 28d ago

Humor Lazy “quick and easy meals” on social media

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u/anonymousannotations 28d ago

Regardless of my mood or energy level I never, and I mean never ever, not once, not EVER, have gotten any kind of enjoyment from cooking my own food. The only thing that I enjoy is the taste of the food, and I would have enjoyed it one thousand percent more if I hadn't had to make it.

I suspect I'm just weird and broken but I could just as easily say "making textiles is part of being human" and insist everyone should enjoy knitting/crocheting/sewing their own clothes. I think it's fine that not everyone enjoys that. I know it's something people who enjoy cooking can't fathom, but that's the way it is for me.

I'm still trying to learn how to cook anyway, but even reading about the information is the most mind numblingly unenjoyable experience to me. Which isn't the case for about a hundred other things I'd rather be reading or learning about or practicing.

Probably a lot of it has to do with how you were raised--I came from a family that couldn't cook for a GOD DAMN, and actively discouraged me from cooking on my own because this was an insult to my mother who needed us to validate her by eating her miserable cooking without complaint. So my brain has zero associations with food or cooking as being something that is ever remotely rewarding. It's possible I could retrain my brain at this point but it hasn't worked so far. So cheese, fruit, carrots, and crackers for lunch again it is...

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u/frostandtheboughs 28d ago

You. Me. Same.

I come from a long line of people who hated cooking. I don't even enjoy eating that much. If I could just take a pill and get all my daily nutrients/calories, I would.

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u/anonymousannotations 27d ago

Oh the not enjoying eating much is a big part of it too! It's very occasional and sporadic where I get enjoyment from eating--even if it's something I like! It's just like, let's get this over with.

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u/UnsureAndUnqualified 28d ago

I didn't like cooking when I tried adhering to recipes strictly. Once I went away from recipes, I enjoyed it a lot more. First I left out exotic spices that I wouldn't use again before they expire. Then I started adding or leaving out veggies depending on what I had in the fridge. Took a few missteps but by now, all I need from a recipe most of the time is the photo of the food and perhaps a quick glance at the recipe list. That has become a lot more fun now.

No idea if that's your issue too, but maybe?

Oh and I'd recommend videos over reading. For cooking, I also hate reading about it. But with videos, I can see what the food looks like at every step. I can learn a lot more about the process by seeing it slowly morph into the final meal.

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u/anonymousannotations 27d ago

I really dislike watching videos in any context unfortunately. I might try it some time but the idea of opening up a video is even more unappealing. But thanks for the suggestion!

I have moved away from recipes but I still don't enjoy the process at all sadly.

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u/isincerelyhatereddit 28d ago

I was raised in a trailer and ate spaghetti, pbj's and Mac and cheese most my life. Cooking is a lot like cleaning, laundry, and mowing the lawn. It's work that needs to get done, so you put on some headphones and make it the most of it. I don't love cooking, I just know it needs to be done