Why Gen Z Stopped Cooking

Eating food cooked at home has traditionally been considered a cheaper option to ordering takeout. So why are so many in Gen Z choosing food away from home? Host Megan McArdle explores how convenience, changing expectations and the modern economy have transformed the way we eat. Enough with the doom and gloom — we’re ready to talk about how America can thrive. Hosted by Washington Post Opinion columnist Megan McArdle, “Reasonably Optimistic” is your weekly conversation about how America can get unstuck and build a better future. Stop feeding your rage and start embracing our possibilities. Episodes drop Wednesdays and Friday. 00:00 Kevin O'Leary Thinks Gen-Z spends too much 01:38 When I Was Broke 03:41 The Biggest Myth About Cooking 04:45 The Hidden Costs of Home Cooking 08:50 Skills passed from parents 9:44 Why We Choose Convenience 10:44 Food Variety Has Expanded 13:01 What Really Happened to Cooking #genz #kevinoleary #cooking #doordash