Too Tired to Cook? I Know That Feeling
When my boys were 1 and 3, I had just started working again, and my husband often came home late.
I wanted my family to eat well. I wanted to take care of myself, too. But most evenings, I was simply tired.
The more I thought, “I have to cook properly,” the more stressful dinner became.
So when someone tells me, “I know what is healthy, but I cannot keep up with cooking,” I understand. I have felt that pressure myself.
What helped me was having a few things ready before I reached that point: vegetable soup, protein I had seasoned and frozen, and portions of rice ready to heat.
In this video, I share those preparations and one other thing that matters just as much—a simple meal pattern to come back to.
Growing up in Japan, ichiju-sansai was a familiar way to put meals together. But even as a Japanese mother and cooking teacher, I do not prepare a complete ichiju-sansai meal every day.
Some evenings, soup, rice and fish are what I can manage. I want the way I cook to support my family and me, without making dinner another source of pressure.
It took time to find what worked in our home. And what works for me may need to look different in yours.
What would make dinner easier for you?
I begin by listening to what your days are like and where cooking feels difficult. Then we work together on changes that fit.
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