Are more people cooking today, or are they living vicariously through TV shows and cookbooks?
“People are still cooking. The Bon Appétit reader does cook every night: Easy recipes, maybe in 30 minutes or less, but they’re doing more sophisticated cooking we are so known for; they’re great any night of the week. There’s nothing in the issue on the stands I wouldn’t serve guests. Too, I think people who like to cook and want to stay in shape want to cook every night. “That’s the difference in today’s cook, too — with the range of ingredients we now have available to us to have in our own kitchens, it’s easier than ever to be a good cook quickly.” Q: What about the pro kitchens with all the bells and whistles? Do you see that trend reversing? A: “The hardest thing for me is to go somewhere to someone’s home and see these big showcase kitchens and no one using them. It’s a tragedy. “It’s not necessary to have this type of equipment for the average person who loves to cook and entertain. They don’t need the extra 20,000 BTUs (on a stovetop). And today, there are pro-looking applianc
