Heart & Parcel offer you their collection of 10 tried and tested foodie activities to try out whilst self-isolating at home:
1. Restock, Revitalise and Clear! Sort out that spice drawer, sharpen those knives, reorganise the pans - look at all the little jobs you wanted to embark on but couldn't do before
2. Connect through Food. Take photos of your food and send to family and friends. This is about conversation starters and sharing recipes whilst going about your day
3. Revisit Recipe Books. Go through old recipe books, supermarket food magazines and any old dog-eared notebooks to try out any recipes that you were too busy to try previously
4. Get Smart with Waste. Keep an eye out in your kitchen for any food that is about to go to waste. Have a look online and see how you can make something delicious
5. Batch Cook. This can be a very satisfying task. Get out old containers, set aside some time to look through all cupboards, fridge, veg boxes and see what meals you might be able to make. Big one pot recipes work well, stews, soups, pies, dumplings! Once you've filled all the containers, you can freeze them until you need them for ease
6. Make simple food with few ingredients. One of their learners had some leftover dough the other and decided to make flatbread out of it. So useful!
7. Come Dine with Me. Have a dinner party with food and nice drinks with your friends. There are so many different video platforms you can use. See here for a list. Book in a time, cook a nice dinner and enjoy the moment with your loved ones!
8. Explore Different Food Lifestyles. Get curious about expanding your culinary skills with food cooking and lifestyle videos.
9. Practising Gratitude. This point is not necessarily food related, but can definitely help with feeling more satisfied with what you have. Everyday write three things you are grateful. Research has shown the hugely positive impact in reducing dissatisfaction with exercising this character trait. It could be written down to yourself or could be a shared group with friends. Three things. This could be as simple as that first cup of tea in the morning, to cooking with a new spice or having a nice phone call with a friend.
10. Cooking as a Family. Cooking with others can be a really rewarding experience, to pass on memories and to bond. It's also great for life skills! Making dumplings together are a great way to pass the time learn a few different cooking techniques and eat together afterwards!
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