Cooking as Therapy: Finding Joy and Healing in the Kitchen
Cooking is more than just a daily chore; it’s a form of therapy that brings joy and healing. For me, the kitchen has always been a sanctuary—a place where the world’s worries melt away with the sizzle of onions and the aroma of fresh herbs. This was especially true during a particularly challenging period in my life. A few years ago, I was going through a rough patch. My job was stressful, my relationships felt strained, and I was battling a sense of purposelessness. One day, feeling overwhelmed, I decided to bake a loaf of bread. As I kneaded the dough, I felt a surprising sense of calm. The repetitive motions, the tactile sensation of the dough under my hands, and the anticipation of the warm, fragrant bread brought me a sense of peace that I hadn’t felt in a long time. Cooking as therapy is about more than just the act of making food; it’s about engaging all your senses. The tactile pleasure of kneading dough, the visual beauty of colorful vegetables, the auditory satisfaction of a