Have you ever picked up a skill from social media that really stayed with you? For me, it was cooking.
I’ve found lots of recipes from different cultures just by scrolling through TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube. At first, I was only watching quick videos, but soon I started trying out the recipes, saving them, and building my own collection of favorite meals.
🍜 What Made It Stick
- Short, visual formats made it easy to follow: Watching someone cook step-by-step in real time (or sped up) made recipes feel way less intimidating than reading a long list of instructions.
- It felt quick and doable: A 30 - 60 second video made me think, “Okay, I can try that,” instead of overthinking it.
- The visuals helped me understand, not just follow: Seeing textures, colors, and timing helped, especially for recipes from cultures I wasn’t familiar with.
- I could save and come back anytime: Being able to bookmark or pin recipes made it easy to build a personal “recipe library.”
- There was room to ask questions: Whether through comments or DMs, I could actually interact with the person who posted.
- It felt personal and relatable: A lot of creators share tips, mistakes, or shortcuts, which made me feel more confident trying things myself.
Curious: What skill did you accidentally learn because you were “just scrolling”?
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Cooking was already a skill, but social media has definitely enhanced my skills! I have learned a lot about food safety/prep, different cuisines, and overall am consistently inspired to try new recipes. For the NYT cooking, I have found the comment section most helpful for the tweaks and adjustments. On other platforms, it's mostly just ohs and awes versus constructive criticism, haha.
ReplyDeleteHi! I really enjoyed reading your post! Since I'm a teacher on summer break, I've been having so much fun trying new recipes I find on social media. So far I've made beet tortillas, sweet potato brownies, and even rice paper cheeseburgers! 😂 I love that short videos make new recipes feel less intimidating and inspire me to try things I probably never would have thought of on my own. It's a great reminder that learning really can happen just by scrolling!
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