AI can change the way we cook—it's time to embrace it.
As a lifelong culinary enthusiast and former software engineer, it wasn't until I uncovered the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that I realized just how much technology could sway the way we cook.
I've always been a bit of a kitchen experimenter, trying new recipes and ingredients and diving headfirst into making things from scratch. I pride myself on sourcing local ingredients, being resourceful with my pantry, trying new cuisines, and keeping my meals interesting. When I discovered AI chatbots I recognized just how much more technology could enhance my cooking. Have you ever dreamed of a kitchen that could anticipate your needs, suggest the perfect recipe, and even teach you techniques?
Forming Cooking Foundations and Embracing Cooking with AI
Growing up, I learned to cook from being in the kitchen with my mom and through countless hours of watching cooking shows. My early experiences instilled in me a deep appreciation for the art and science of cooking. As I navigated life's twists and turns, including motherhood and career changes, my passion for cooking remained constant.
However, the demands of everyday life often made it difficult to find time for enjoyable, homemade meals. And then I realized the potential of AI to transform my kitchen experience. By automating tasks like meal planning and recipe discovery, AI freed up my time and allowed me to rediscover the joy of cooking.
Freeing My Mental Load—Chatbots in the Kitchen
When I realized that a chatbot could assist me with my mental load around intersecting family life and meal planning in ways that maximized time, diet, and budget, that's when it hit me. People need this in their lives! Using AI has not only freed my time—but it's also freed my brain from decision fatigue. With a quick few clicks of my keyboard, I can do a brain dump and walk away feeling relieved, not burdened.
When I decided to write my book, The Modern Cook came from a place of a need to reconnect and rekindle joy in my kitchen. I didn't want to keep living life moving from task to task in terms of checking things off my to-do list. I wanted to enjoy some aspects of what I was doing! To revitalize my joy of cooking, I needed to tackle what was keeping me from it.
When your brain has so many decisions to make on an hourly basis, the quality of your decisions deteriorates over time. By the time making dinner rolls around, getting something on the table becomes the easiest thing, and fun and creativity can go out the window. The undisclosed work we do in our brain daily to get things accomplished is never truly going to go away. Using AI to help untangle it not only can help us get better organized, but it can bring fun and creativity back into the forefront of our minds.
Culinary Conversations with AI
While there are books about AI and how to use chatbots, and there are even AI-generated recipe cookbooks out there, there do not seem to be books about incorporating AI into everyday kitchen escapades. I really wanted to take the time to show people how to use chatbots to curate cooking to their specific needs.
I'm not saying every meal I make now is a pleasurable and inspired event, but I have revitalized the pleasures of cooking in my kitchen. I feel more organized, better prepared, and more stimulated. And I am hoping I can encourage and help others be inspired in their own way in their daily kitchens too.
Meal Planning, Reducing Food Waste, Recipe Discovery, Culinary Innovation, and More with AI/Chatbots
From automating meal planning to suggesting new flavor combinations, using chatbots has transformed my cooking experience. Imagine the freedom of effortlessly planning meals tailored to your preferences and dietary needs. With AI, you can reduce food waste, discover new culinary techniques, and create personalized recipes that impress your guests.
AI can change the way we cook—it's time we embrace it.
If you haven't read it yet, go buy a copy of The Modern Cook and let it be your guide to harnessing the power of AI for effortless, enjoyable cooking.