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Basic Knowledge

1. Difficulties in Preparing Meals
for 1 to 2 People

Miss Chan - Single

I have got so much to do on weekdays and have to work over-time
more often than not. By the time I get off work, most of the stalls in the
market are closed. As I don’t want to spend time on cooking after a long
day of work, I often eat out to save time and effort.

I know that eating out may be less healthy and more expensive,
but it is hard to strike a balance between health, convenience and food
variety.
I can only occasionally cook at home during holidays and try to stay
home for meals more often.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee – Retired couple
My wife and I have both retired. My wife has osteoarthritis and she
finds it hard to go grocery shopping and cook. We usually cook once a
day and eat the same food over several meals. Sometimes, we go to a
restaurant in the morning to have ‘steamed rice in bowl’ and meet up with
friends. Sometimes, we go out in the afternoon to
have special price tea sets. When we don’t feel
like cooking dinner, we
will eat some grains
such as bread and
oats or cook some rice
to serve with canned
food.

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