Cooking
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
If you only read a few
Use a slow cooker to prepare meals easily when working long hours.
One person relied on it to stay alive while working 60-hour weeks.
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Buy a bread machine to make fresh homemade bread instead of buying it from the store.
The cost pays for itself over time.
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Cook meals at night or prepare no-cook/quick meals during the day.
It prevents heating up the house during hot weather.
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Eat cold salads with beans during hot weather.
They do not weigh you down and do not require using the stove.
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Buy pre-chopped food, such as garlic, to save time and avoid pain from chopping devices.
Some people haven't found a device that chops without causing pain.
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Use a tofu press to evenly press tofu for better-tasting cooked results.
Evenly pressed tofu leads to better taste.
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Master sauces and spices to add flavor and variety to simple, repetitive base ingredients.
Becoming adept at sauces prevents boredom; spices are the important thing.
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Use an electric egg cooker for simple, fast, and perfectly peeled eggs.
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Use silicone muffin baking trays to freeze portioned leftovers like chili, soup, or broth for days when you don't want to cook.
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