Why do we think of food when it comes to a majority of everyday occasions? Well according to the show Nadia G’s Bitchin’ Kitchen “Chef-comedienne Nadia G. looks at the funny side of everyday situations and turns then into occasions worth celebrating-with food! From ‘Recession Recipes’ and ‘Impressing the In-laws’ to ‘Break-up Brunches’, Nadia G. rocks the kitchen with her tasty techniques and stiletto-sharp wit.” Now I know food is appropriate for certain occasions such as Christmas and Thanksgiving but why would we turn a rescission or a break-up into an occasion worth celebrating? You can have one “bitchin’ kitchen” but that’s not gonna make me cook food and celebrate over a not-so-average occasion like the recession. I probably don’t even have enough money to get every ingredient never mind celebrating over it.
I feel as though people turn to food for many instances happy or sad, but why make another television show celebrating this fact. There are plenty of other things to do besides cook that could help overcome an atypical everyday occasion. Cooking everyday should be to celebrate cooking and sharing recipes with others. I think this show creates a whole new meaning when it comes to celebrating with food. Why is it that we have to use these “new” occasions as an excuse to dust off the pots and pans and create something in order to celebrate?
I don’t think a Creamy Gorgonzola and Portobello Mushroom Risotto or a Crispy Puttanesca Panzarottis could actually celebrate my recent break up but it sure could fill me up. Although decadent looking, the food cooked by Nadia G. unfortunately won’t help me celebrate an occasion not really worth celebrating. Granted being around food and others could put smiles on our faces, I think there’s a disconnect between what’s worth celebrating and just needing a big pint of Ben and Jerry’s after our partners say adieu. Does this inspire you to cook? Shouldn’t everyday cooking be a celebration on its own rather than paying tribute to some impromptu occasion that pops into mind?
So whether you’re down in the dumps or just trying to impress the in-laws, cook for the enjoyment of yourself rather than concocting an everyday event that may push you to celebrate something not really worth celebrating. Hey, even if the food comes out burnt, flat, raw or undercooked, at least you are in the kitchen trying to make a masterpiece. And one more thing, if your going through a break-up, grab the ice cream, throw on the sweatpants and turn on the Netflix.
Stay sane and celebrate the real occasions in your life ~J
NP 4/23
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