The article reflects on the challenges faced by home cooks during the early pandemic days when restaurants offered meal kits meant to replicate fine dining experiences. The author emphasizes the impracticality of attempting to assemble intricate recipes with multiple components at home, often leading to confusion and frustration. In contrast, simpler foods like pizza thrived in this delivery model. Amidst this, the author notably praises the humble frozen pea for its versatility and ease of use in home cooking, especially during stressful times.
The early days of Covid saw restaurants trying to adapt with elaborate meal kits, but these complex dishes faltered in transit, unlike simpler options like pizza.
The stress of recreating restaurant-quality meals at home was overwhelming, leading many to abandon instructions and improvise, often leading to disaster or takeout.
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