Bachelor Cooking

My name is Jon, and I'm a bachelor. I hate cooking, but love eating. 

Cooking as bachelor is more about survival than anything else. There are many myths around cooking, like preparation. There is the danger of salt. And there are the four basic bachelor food groups. So let's begin...

Most of my "cooking" is just finding food. The key areas to look can be narrowed down to:

• Parents' house
• Friends' houses
• Free BBQs
• Grand openings/events

At least 50% of your food can be found at various places like these. But, in the occasion that you ARE cooking at home, to avoid overly troublesome preparation demands, simply cook in bulk. You will save time and money. 

My house, 2011

Note: You have to be satisfied with eating the same thing for a week - sacrifices must be made. (Above: I once ate spaghetti for 8 days in a row, and I was happy with my decision, kinda.)

Cooking in bulk can lead you to purchase food high in salt. This is great because it stays good for longer, but watch out! 

You will get thirsty... and you will spend a lot of time drinking all that water and thus going to the bathroom so many times. Bulk good, salt bad.

The four basic bachelor food groups will keep you alive with yada, yada, fruits, veggies, and everything you need. They are as follows:

• Pasta
• Hot dogs
• Frozen veggies
• Things from a can

(Sidenote: My tweet was published in the Winnipeg Metro Newspaper:)

JonChap1 Jon Chapman 

Official Bachelor Food Groups: Pasta, Hot Dogs, Frozen Veggies, Things From a Can. #mylife #winnipeg

12 Oct Favorite Reply Delete

Eat these four and you will survive. You should eat an equal portion of all groups - too much of two and not enough of three could kill you (kill or give you scurvy). 

Note: Fruits are covered off in Things from a can. 

Common errors around the kitchen should be avoided, as they can slow you down:

Myth                                                               Truth

Not everything goes in the dishwasher           Yes it does

This recipe takes more than 10 minutes          It's not worth it

You have to measure things                           Just pour it in til it looks good

In conclusion, this is how you cook as a bachelor and survive. I am living proof that it works. I would like to salute all bachelors - keep going, we've all in this together.