How TikTok Got Me Out of My Pandemic Cooking Rut

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How TikTok got me out of my pandemic cooking rut.

signs off her feel-good breakfast recipes with a quick bite and a sunny “good morning!” And suddenly, I’m craving a savory toast.

Eventually, my voyeurism gave way to confidence. I felt I knew the landscape well, and the stop-motion flow made everything seem so doable—all I needed was my smartphone and a recipe idea. It was time to discover my signature TikTok style; time to transition from lurking to creating. And so, I filmed the making of a croque madame—delicious, cheesy, and with a bright, wiggly egg on top, I figured it was bound to go viral. Unfortunately, the result was far too cringy and shall remain hidden in the abyss of my phone’s video gallery. My respect for creators only deepened. Even casual-looking videos are far more work and preparation than they appear.

Influencer status may not be in the cards for a geriatric millennial like me, but one thing’s certain: My home cooking has changed since joining TikTok—a place where food and music and personalities and cooking sounds coalesce into a light and, dare I say, joyful cooking community. If pandemic cooking left me empty—dinner had been reduced to a steady rotation of white rice, fried egg, and [insert roasted veg]—TikTok has refilled my tank with inspiration. It has motivated me to be more ambitious in the kitchen, and at the same time, reminded me that sometimes all you need is one good ingredient—a bright fillet of salmon or a hunk of nutty Parmesan—to throw together an exciting meal.

 

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