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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think there are numerous reasons why the food culture in the US isn't great:
1) Poor ingredient quality - most places in the world have outdoor year-round produce markets where fresh, in-season, local ingredients can be purchased inexpensively.  In the US, farmer's markets are typically obscenely expensive.  The produce in grocery stores is not very fresh and hauled in from all over the globe.
2) Not enough time to dedicate to food prep - Prepping fresh meals takes more time than many people feel they can spare. Work hours are long, commutes are long, and food prep is something that gets sacrificed.
3) Lack of knowledge - Many parents and grandparents of today's GenZ's and Millenials never really learned to cook.  Post-war convenience foods, processed foods, fast foods became ubiquitous.  I have heard SO many women proudly proclaim, "I don't cook", as though cooking is a burden and and not a basic life skill that ALL people should learn to ensure good health.[/quote]
I agree completely. It’s beyond just food, it’s the culture. [/quote]

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