One thing that is simultaneously one of the biggest annoyances and pleasures of cooking is that it forces us to slow down. If we want to eat something that requires more effort than four and a half minutes in the microwave, we have to set aside the time in our busy day to make that happen. We only get the delicious and satisfying reward if we are willing to focus our full attention on making that happen.

There’s a life lesson in that somewhere, not that this should be at the forefront of our minds every time we make dinner. We’ve also got to see the fun side, and that’s what cooking memes can help with. While they often dwell more on kitchen disasters than successes, they still remind us that cheffing up a storm can be a greatly enjoyable process. The journey towards an extravaganza for your tastebuds starts here.