For years, I'd walked past frozen pre-chopped onions at my grocery store, assuming they were an unnecessary indulgence. The voices of my female ancestors urged me to chop them myself, a task that was never as simple as it sounded. But when my store ran a promotion on frozen vegetables, I finally took the plunge.
Those early experiences felt less like convenience and more like revelation. I realized that my repertoire was packed with dishes that required onions, but I'd been cooking them up only after they'd already been handled. The spoon theory came to mind – the idea that our energy levels are limited, and some tasks just can't be done on a Tuesday night when all we want to do is curl up with a bowl of soup.
Over time, frozen onions became an integral part of my pantry, alongside olive oil, rice, and other staples. They're not a shortcut; they're a tool that helps me cook more intentionally. And it's about recognizing that ease isn't necessarily a moral failure.
For people who work in the kitchen as often as others do – whether you're a primary cook or someone who takes care of that role – there are quiet labor demands that can be overwhelming, especially when layered with disabilities, chronic pain, or exhaustion. That friction is real and it lands on you.
The issue isn't about shortcuts; it's about designing your kitchen to make life easier, not harder. The trick is to approach swaps in a way that feels experimental, rather than pressured. Maybe you'll still want to roast chicken for dinner every now and then – but the convenience of pre-cooked gnocchi or frozen basil can be a game-changer on busy weeknights.
As I look back on 2025, one ingredient stands out: frozen onions weren't just convenient; they were a revelation.
Those early experiences felt less like convenience and more like revelation. I realized that my repertoire was packed with dishes that required onions, but I'd been cooking them up only after they'd already been handled. The spoon theory came to mind – the idea that our energy levels are limited, and some tasks just can't be done on a Tuesday night when all we want to do is curl up with a bowl of soup.
Over time, frozen onions became an integral part of my pantry, alongside olive oil, rice, and other staples. They're not a shortcut; they're a tool that helps me cook more intentionally. And it's about recognizing that ease isn't necessarily a moral failure.
For people who work in the kitchen as often as others do – whether you're a primary cook or someone who takes care of that role – there are quiet labor demands that can be overwhelming, especially when layered with disabilities, chronic pain, or exhaustion. That friction is real and it lands on you.
The issue isn't about shortcuts; it's about designing your kitchen to make life easier, not harder. The trick is to approach swaps in a way that feels experimental, rather than pressured. Maybe you'll still want to roast chicken for dinner every now and then – but the convenience of pre-cooked gnocchi or frozen basil can be a game-changer on busy weeknights.
As I look back on 2025, one ingredient stands out: frozen onions weren't just convenient; they were a revelation.
. People say it's cheating, but honestly, who has the energy to chop up an entire onion by hand every single time? 
Not me, that's for sure. Frozen onions are a total game-changer - they're not just convenient, they're liberating. You can actually enjoy cooking instead of stressing about chopping onions all day 
. And let's be real, some people have disabilities or chronic pain that makes it hard to cook like everyone else...so yeah, using frozen onions is basically the norm for those folks 
. So yeah, I think we should give frozen veggies a break and stop judging those who use them 
... like, who would've thought that buying pre-chopped stuff would make cooking more intentional? I mean, I remember when I was younger, we used to have to chop onions by hand all the time and it was such a pain 
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. But now I realize it's more about finding balance and making self-care a priority. Anyway, frozen onions are definitely on my grocery list from now on 
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, she'd always tell me to chop the onion so many times that it felt like an endless battle. But now, using frozen ones has been a total game-changer for me! I mean, who needs all that extra energy on a Tuesday night? 
. I've started experimenting with pre-cooked gnocchi and frozen basil too, and it's been amazing how much more relaxed my cooking feels.
! I used to think that pre-cut veggies like frozen onions were a luxury, but now I'm like "yeah, get me some convenience in the kitchen!" 
It's all about finding that balance between doing everything yourself and having time for the things you love. And honestly, if it's just gonna save me from an epic kitchen meltdown on a Tuesday night, I'm down for it 
. Now I'm excited to try more frozen goodies and experiment with new recipes... who knew pre-cooked gnocchi could be a game-changer? 
let's focus on making cooking easier for everyone, especially those with disabilities or chronic pain, who already have enough to deal with 
I mean, who knew frozen pre-chopped onions could be a total game-changer in the kitchen? Sounds like my aunt used to say, 'why bother chopping onions when you can just buy 'em done already?' lol. But seriously, it's all about finding those little conveniences that make cooking less of a struggle. Like, who needs to chop onions on a Tuesday night when you can just whip out some pre-chopped ones? 
It's all about prioritizing self-care in the kitchen, am I right? And if frozen basil and gnocchi are your jam, then more power to ya! 
, like it's some kind of moral failing 
! Newsflash: life is busy and we need all the help we can get 
, it's about finding ways to make cooking more manageable 
. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good bowl of pre-cooked gnocchi on a Tuesday night? 
It's all about finding those little tools to help us cook more intentionally and not feel like we're cheating. 
And I'm totally with you on recognizing that everyone deserves a break - whether it's taking care of family, working in the kitchen, or managing chronic pain. 
We need to design our kitchens and lives to make things easier, not harder! 
. But then I discovered frozen ones, and now my kitchen is a whole new world 
. It's all about finding those little hacks to make cooking more manageable on busy days. And let's be real, who doesn't love the idea of being able to whip up a gnocchi dinner in 30 minutes 
. It's about recognizing that sometimes ease isn't a bad thing, and we don't need to be tied down by old kitchen traditions 
And I love how this article is all about redefining convenience - like, it's not cheating to use frozen veggies, it's just being smart with your time and energy! 
Can we talk about how much I'm going to start stocking up on frozen gnocchi now?!