Everyone loves home-cooked food. The moment food is mentioned in a discussion with family and friends, the childhood memories of delicacies prepared by our family gourmet chef – mother flashes immediately. Especially, when we had guests, the elaborate preparations to serve them bring more of nostalgia with a tinge of selfish desire to relive those moments, primarily to enjoy the fine dine. Then, eating food was fun and not a dull activity.
With time our appetite changes and as we grow older, we become more health conscious. Eating for survival is one thing, but enjoying every morsel of food is another matter altogether. Food is a large part of our life and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that it forms one of the most integral parts of our lives. So, the big question is how to strike a balance between healthy diet and tasty meal.
Can a tasty meal be healthy too? Some agree, while others have different opinions. People say, what appeals to our taste buds makes our body sick. Then there is a global awareness about going vegan, being promoted by top celebrities of the world from almost every industry.
Hollywood actor Joaquin Phoenix, well-known advocate for animals, went on to don vegan leather to play the role of Johnny Cash. (Read more...)
While Virat Kohli, captain of Indian Cricket team, gives cervical spine issue as a reason to give up meat eating. (Read more...)
Public opinion on whether restaurants should provide vegan options in the USA as per Statista showed that 10% respondent strongly agreed, while 24% strongly disagreed. (Read more...)
A lot of people believe that non-vegetarian food comes with more variety and also tastes better compared to vegan or vegetarian food. While others believe that we have more options with plant based food. And yet another group asserts that without meat, fish, eggs and dairy products, where is the possibility of elaborate cuisine.
Well, whether one wishes to go vegan or decides to stay non-vegetarian is a personal choice, and which is a better option is a matter of debate and scientific research. It’s better left to the experts! What we are interested in, is how to make our eating experience a joyful ride.
Everyone will have their own ideas and come up with different techniques and preparations to make eating fun. One such great idea is to take a break from home-cooked food once in a while and visit different restaurants and hotels to try some new menus.
Benefits of eating out once in a while:
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It is a boredom buster
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Offers sense of freedom from cooking
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Saves time, effort and energy
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Helps improve moods
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Offers the joy of eating with a sense of luxury
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Offers various menu options
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Brings family and friends together
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Helps in improving relations
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Helps in learning new food ideas
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Offers great ambiance to enjoy dining
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Offers quick options for vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian
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A great idea for dating
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Opportunity to discuss unresolved matters between partners
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Loners can book a separate table for solitude dining
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Offers opportunities to make business deals
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, the restaurant business has been hit badly. As per the USDA report, food away from home (FAFH) in USA saw a sharp drop in nominal sales by over 18% to US$ 58.87 billion in December 2020 from US$ 71.95 billion in December 2019. (Click to download data sheet by USDA)
National Restaurant Association of India representing over 500,000 restaurants pan India, valued at US$ 4 billion states that over two million people may lose jobs in the restaurant industry amidst coronavirus crisis. (Read to know more)
Whether you are a bon vivant or love simple food, there is always an option when you decide to eat out. Once in a while, taking a break from home cooked food is a great idea and also a need for a better and joyful life. Why do people slog so much to earn money, if it is just for survival?
Everyone has the right to feel special. So go out and treat yourself with a haute cuisine in a nice restaurant with a great ambiance. After all, richness and opulence is a matter of attitude!
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