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How to Adopt A Growth Mindset For Cooking

Success at the dining table starts before getting into the kitchen.
Understanding the psychology of eating and how to develop a growth mindset is foundational to cooking for yourself no matter the stress, deadlines, or drama evolving in your life. These skills are just as critical as practical skills like knife techniques and ingredients knowledge.
Let’s explore how to budget your time, save mental energy, and avoid sabotaging yourself.

How to build your cooking confidence in the kitchen

August 17, 2020 by Anna Rider ·· ~8 mins to read
An illustration of a can with a can opener and the words "cooking confidence"

If you’re scared to cook at home, you don’t lack knowledge. You need a cooking confidence boost. Read on to learn how to banish self-doubt so you can begin to succeed in the kitchen.

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Where to find cooking inspiration and recipes

July 7, 2020May 14, 2020 by Anna Rider ·· ~8 mins to read
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Stuck in a cooking rut? I share my favorite sources of inspiration to discover new dishes, reconnect with roots, and cook for a crowd. Yum!

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How to find great recipes to avoid cooking failure

May 14, 2020 by Anna Rider ·· ~7 mins to read
An illustration showing the importance of precision with scales and cups

A bad recipe ruins your evening. Learn the clues to spot a well-tested, precise recipe so you can be confident your dinner turns out amazing.

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How to Cook and Organize Your Kitchen to Reduce and Prevent Back Pain

December 11, 2020January 13, 2020 by Anna Rider ·· ~9 mins to read
illustration with girl in bridge yoga pose in the kitchen

If your back pain makes it hard to cook, check out these strategies for how I organize my ingredients and kitchen equipment to reduce and prevent lower back pain.

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How to Eat with Pleasure, Not Pain (thanks to Mireille Guiliano)

October 2, 2020April 3, 2019 by Anna Rider ·· ~7 mins to read
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What “French Women Don’t Get Fat” author Mireille Guiliano taught me about eating for pleasure and how to bring joy to your life around food.

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