Cooking at home is generally cheaper, healthier, and better for the planet than relying on takeout and meal subscriptions. Still, our busy lives crave convenience: cooking, then, is a self-sufficient skill our culture is in danger of losing. Today I speak with blogger Rachael McKennon about cooking at home and cooking from scratch. Rachael understands that feeding a family is hard work, so she's here to offer her best tips, tricks, and hacks to take the overwhelm out of the task. Here's a preview:[6:30] Convenience versus whole foods: The benefits of home cooked meals[11:00] How to stock in your pantry before cooking a single thing[15:00] Kitchen appliances that are actually worth the money (and ones that aren't)[21:00] 4 desperation dinners for those nights when you're hangry and unprepared  * Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube.* Join our (free!) community here.* Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.* Please send me your episode ideas! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy