Like shoe shopping, cooking has become one of my favorite pastimes. Here's why they're similar.

1. 5 Ways Cooking is Like Shoe Shopping
Marissa Vicario, Founder and
Wellness Expert
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2. 5 Ways Cooking is Like Shoe Shopping
• As I love wearing the perfect pair of shoes, I’ve
actually fallen in love with the process of buying
them too.
• I also love cooking. I didn’t always love the
process as much as eating a finished product, but
like shoe shopping, cooking has become one of
my favorite pastimes.
• Before you think I’ve lost my marbles, here’s how
I liken cooking to shopping for shoes:

3. 5 Ways Cooking is Like Shoe Shopping
1. Inspiration
Every great outfit starts with
inspiration.
Likewise, in cooking,
inspiration comes from
seeing a recipe that intrigues
me on a blog or picking up
the season’s best-looking
squash at the Farmer’s
Market.

4. 5 Ways Cooking is Like Shoe Shopping
2. Envision the Outcome
Envisioning the outcome puts you closer
to your goal. When I want a specific pair
of shoes, I envision myself wearing them
and how I’ll look and feel.
Same goes for cooking. I usually read
and re-read the recipe, imagining myself
performing each step and creating the
finished product. If I want to change
anything about the recipe, I think that
through too.

5. 5 Ways Cooking is Like Shoe Shopping
3. Assess the Situation
Before making a big purchase, I survey
my closet to see if I already own a pair of
shoes that will fit the bill.
I do the same thing before I purchase
recipe ingredients — take stock of my
refrigerator and pantry to see what I
already have on hand. If I have enough
Tahini, this saves me from buying another
jar. And if the recipe calls for cilantro I
make a substitution.
Always look to save on costs and use
what you have!

6. 5 Ways Cooking is Like Shoe Shopping
4. Preparation
You know when you lay out an
outfit before getting ready?
In cooking this is called mise
en place and is crucial to
recipe success. Making sure
everything is prewashed, chopped, sliced and
measured minimizes mistakes
and actually saves time.

7. 5 Ways Cooking is Like Shoe Shopping
5. The Result
When you wear something that makes you feel your
absolute best and it shows. Heads turn, compliments fly.
The same happens when you cook something you love
and feel proud of.
But there is just one way cooking can’t even compare to
buying new shoes: because when you learn how to cook
for yourself and eat well, your life starts to change and
it brings more fulfillment than any pair of shoes ever
could.

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