(Food-Beverage-News.Com, November 28, 2014 ) Oakland, CA -- The US Census Bureau recently published information stating that Americans spent over 2 million dollars on Thanksgiving food, with the average household spending $302.00 on Thanksgiving weekend. Based on these statistics, contemporary kitchenware maker Finesseur says that aside from naturally being memorable occasions, holidays like Thanksgiving can also be used as the perfect opportunity to introduce healthier eating options.
According to Finesseur spokesperson Allison Montgomery: "With our busy lives today, people might think that everyone has already resorted to serving pre-cooked meals for Thanksgiving. The information released by the US Census Bureau, however, shows that many Americans still, in fact, choose home-cooked meals over pre-cooked ones. We at Finesseur are excited about this information because it reinforces and strengthens our advocacy of encouraging home-cooked meal preparation to produce a healthier and stronger society."
As people constantly grow busier each day, the fascination and inclination to go for instant food grows as well. But then, somehow, people are still going back to the basics and preferring the benefits of home-cooked meals. Here are just some of the advantages that home cooking provides.
Being in control. As the one wielding the kitchen tools, the cook definitely holds power over the meals -- and that power entails responsibility. Taking the lead in preparing a meal means that the cook decides what goes in during cooking, and what comes out when the food is served. Cooking at home gives people the assurance that everything that is included in their meals have been carefully chosen and picked.
A chance to be health-conscious. A well-cooked meal requires proper planning. And this involves taking into consideration the individual health concerns and needs of the entire household. If there is a diabetic in the family, sugar content can be reduced, or even altered. If there is a need to introduce more fiber, the cook can go ahead and play around with various fruits and vegetables to mix into the dish. If someone in the family is allergic to a certain ingredient, the cook can easily remove or replace it with another. Cooking at home gives every homemaker the freedom to add healthier food options into any meal, and make sure that the meal being served will not put any family member's health at risk.
Home-cooking is cost efficient. Cooking at home gives that guarantee of being cost-effective as every ingredient does not go to waste. Also, there is no need to worry about paying off a restaurant's service charge, or perhaps even paying that parking fee. At home, people can get to eat the food they want, with ingredients they personally chose. They can munch the food they prepared at their own time and at their own pace, without worrying about paying double for other restaurant charges.
Cooking at home builds stronger ties. Preparing meals at home improves social and family ties like no other. Having each member of the family or household contribute to the creation of meals strengthens bonds because of increased feelings of involvement and participation.
Preparing meals, whether it's for a regular lunch or something as special as Thanksgiving dinner, requires efficient and careful planning in order to be successful.
"Without proper planning, coming up with delicious, as well as nutritious and healthy meals will not be possible. Deciding on what recipe to follow, what ingredients to include and not to include, what alternative ingredient or cooking method can be used to turn the original meal version into a healthier one. These are just half of the story. The other half involves using the right tools to make the cooking process easier and more systematic. Like most tasks, careful planning and effective implementation need to go hand in hand for the goal to be achieved. And coming up with healthy meals for the family is one of the most important tasks of all," relates Montgomery.
Finesseur stands firm on their belief that home-cooked meal preparation is key to having a healthier society. Aside from offering high-quality kitchen products like their signature digital food scale and ceramic chef's knife, they are constantly sharing relevant information and practical tips to help consumers make smarter decisions towards a healthier lifestyle.
About Finesseur
Finesseur brings fashion design, precise engineering, and top quality craftsmanship together in American kitchens. Finesseur believes kitchen tools should be not only functional, but also inspirational.
