"More Americans dine alone than ever before: 21% eat their meals solo, a jump of 25% in two decades. Traditional recipes may feel oversized and impractical in one- and two-person households, leading to wasted food and excessive takeout. Small-batch cooking and baking offer a practical alternative, with fresh, cost-effective and satisfying meals scaled to today's smaller households. Cooking small makes sense now"
"In 2025, there were 39.7 million one-person households, accounting for 29% of all U.S. homes, up from 20% in 1975, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau's Historical Households Table HH-6 shows the average population per household declined from 3.33 people in 1960 to 2.50 people in 2025. Among people who live alone, the World Happiness Report found that the share who ate all of their meals alone the previous day rose from 55% in 2003 to 69% in 2023, a 25% increase."
Solo and small households have grown markedly, with 21% of Americans eating meals alone and one-person households rising to 39.7 million in 2025. Average household size has declined from 3.33 in 1960 to 2.50 in 2025. Many recipes and packaged foods are sized for four or more people, creating impractical portions for one- and two-person homes and contributing to food waste and extra spending on takeout. The EPA estimates over one-third of U.S. food is never eaten. Small-batch cooking and baking offer practical, flavorful, and cost-effective solutions tailored to smaller households.
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