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Two-Thirds of Gen Z Struggle with Cooking Skills

1/28/2025

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Story summary

A study shows that over two-thirds of Gen Z (ages 18-28) lack basic cooking skills, with 61% unable to make an omelet.
Anxiety about cooking leads many to prefer dining out, with 64% admitting they can't cook.
Only 17% of Gen Z consider home-cooked meals important for dating, unlike older generations.
Cooking confidence is higher in Gen X (85%) and Millennials (68%).

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Story summary

A study shows that over two-thirds of Gen Z (ages 18-28) lack basic cooking skills, with 61% unable to make an omelet.
Anxiety about cooking leads many to prefer dining out, with 64% admitting they can't cook.
Only 17% of Gen Z consider home-cooked meals important for dating, unlike older generations.
Cooking confidence is higher in Gen X (85%) and Millennials (68%).