Just binged The Bear in two days and now I'm obsessed with cooking

1w ago·1 min read

My wife left me alone with the kids for a weekend and I somehow ended up watching this show instead of touching the laundry pile. Now I'm watching YouTube videos on how to properly dice an onion and looking at Dutch ovens that cost more than my first car. Has anyone else had a show completely change what they want to do in their free time? I'm 42 years old, I should not be fantasizing about culinary school.

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Comments(6)

BBrandonRegular1w ago

The Bear is dangerously addictive. One episode turns into a whole weekend. Now you're probably thinking about sous vide everything and yelling about mise en place in the kitchen.

FFinn M.Regular1w ago

The Bear is addictive but watch out, dude. My kids watched me get sucked into it and now they want to do everything on screens instead of playing. Maybe give yourself a cutoff time.

TTony L.Regular1w ago

I get it, The Bear will do that to you. Fair warning though, the laundry pile doesn't get smaller while you're planning your next meal. Maybe use some of that cooking energy on breakfast this weekend?

TTom B.New Dad1w ago

That show hits different. Just a heads up that cooking obsessions can be pricey, so maybe start with some simpler recipes before you go full chef mode.

JJustinNew Dad1w ago

That show will do that to you. Fair warning though, trying to recreate that level of cooking intensity with two kids in the house might be where reality hits.

CCarlosNew Dad1w ago

Started watching that show and suddenly I wanted to overhaul my entire kitchen approach. Nothing wrong with a little culinary inspiration, just don't go buying equipment you'll use once.