This Juneteenth, Im going to let you in on a little secret.
It issohard for many Black people to intuitively cook meals just for one.
Maybe it has something to do with our lineage.
Simply Recipes / Kelly Marshall / HarperCollins
For our ancestors, food is tradition.
It was scary, stressful, and frequently lonely.
I was taking five courses a semester while concurrently studying for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam.
And like many grad students, I didnt have a lot of money to waste on fast food.
Study for the CPA exam.
Call my mom so she knows Im alive and well.
Then Id wake up the next day and do it all over again.
Luckily, a friend who shared my love of food gifted me Cooking Solo by Klancy Miller.
I began curating a routine in the kitchen that I still carry with me to this day.
First, I crank up some music that can range from Anita Baker to Beyonce to Frank Ocean.
And of course, the best part is truly taking the time to enjoy the food Ive created.
In Cooking Solo, Klancy puts a lot of emphasis on the freedom to cook for yourself.
There are no other tastebuds, diets, or preferences to account for.
Its such a liberating concept to create delicious, healthy meals to nourish and love yourself!
Im talking Kale Caesar Salad, Ginger Biscuit Scones, or Soy-Lime Beef Stir Fry.
Her recipes are attainable, interesting, and a great way to expand your skills in the kitchen.
In current day, life looks a bit different for me.
I am a licensed CPA with my own food blog,Coined Cuisine.
I live with my boyfriend, and we have more room in the budget for food and travel splurges.
Thank you, Klancy for Cooking Soloand for a fresh outlook on just how fun smaller-scale meals can be!
