The Solitary Chef

A person who lives alone might find it a contemplative's dream: the bliss of solitude, the peace of silence, an environment she can have complete control over. But there is one ugly aspect of solitary living ? the chore of feeding yourself, and consequently the sheer amount of food you wind up throwing away.This has ramifications beyond environmental impact. It is, potentially, an emotional and psychological issue. People who live alone are more at risk for depression and anxiety as it...
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A person who lives alone might find it a contemplative's dream: the bliss of solitude, the peace of silence, an environment she can have complete control over. But there is one ugly aspect of solitary living ? the chore of feeding yourself, and consequently the sheer amount of food you wind up throwing away.This has ramifications beyond environmental impact. It is, potentially, an emotional and psychological issue. People who live alone are more at risk for depression and anxiety as it is.But feeding yourself well, nourishing yourself body and soul by carefully preparing and serving yourself the best food you are capable of providing, is a way to keep feelings of inadequacy at bay ? in fact, it's a way of empowering yourself. The nitty-gritty of it is not terribly romantic; it has a lot more to do with organization, process, scheduling, and habits than you might think. But it's not difficult.This book will hack the meal plan of the Person Living Alone. It will show you how to shop in a way that makes sense for you, store your ingredients in a way that would make Martha Stewart proud, and cook your best life so that you nourish yourself the way that works best for you. And ?cleaning out your refrigerator? will mostly mean scrubbing down the shelves and putting everything back.