Designers are creative people, hence their ability to infuse everything around them with beauty and aesthetics. Within the fashion industry we know of many creatives who excel at decor and cooking, or just at decorating the table and the dishes. Art de la Table is one of their creative outlets in their busy daily schedules that currently include many online virtual meetings. Amid a pandemic that imposes self-isolation, these designers are prepping their meals to perfection and are generous enough to share their sources or own recipes, so that we become part of their effort at domestic bliss. A yummy recipe can cheer us up and designers who care for their colleagues and clients are contributing to that direction. Quarantine food is a tricky topic because some people are not in the mood to cook or do anything. Yet the novel coronavirus made us think of ways to overcome sadness, frustration, and awkwardness in unexpected ways. Cooking is keeping us busy, and it’s ultimately fun. Covid-19 hopefully won’t stay for long with us, yet our post-quarantine life might find us with some new culinary skills. Designers encourage you to experiment with flavors by mixing together ingredients that are available at home. They show you the path towards improvisation in the kitchen. Easter, birthdays, and other celebrations will be experienced via homemade food that is put together with love. Some of the designers borrow expertise from professional chefs, but this is the whole point; sharing and learning in the process.
Peter Som is sharing the steps to make stock and his secret ingredient which is white miso. The designer is also cooking chickpea coconut tumeric stew and is supporting with meals the non-profit @godslovenyc like Michael Kors and many other wonderful people.
Zac Posen posted his first #cookingwithzac episode on quarantine dinner ideas. The ultra-talented designer made roasted chicken with herbs and veggies from his own cookbook and encouraged fans to send their recipes.
Phillip Lim is sharing the recipe for healthy salt and garlic fried shrimp, inspired by his mom. The designer is cooking his food with chopsticks!
Tory Burch is posting the recipe for banana bread. The elegant designer is also sharing visuals of her and her cute dog Slim in the kitchen while making the bread.
Stacey Bendet is sharing a dessert recipe and Rainbow Pasta for kitchen newbies. The Alice + Olivia designer is having fun making Oreo Rice Krispies for her children and the community.
DVF guides us through the steps of making a nutritious butternut squash soup. The legendary brand references another cool #InChargeAtHome recipe.
Fashion designer Lela Rose is sharing the how-to for an Italian Wedding Cake and many more homemade recipes in her Instagram #cheflela Highlights.
Designer Nicole Miller is sharing videos from her kitchen while cooking her famous Breadcrumb Pasta and Mushroom Risotto.
Designer Michael Bastian is sharing a great reference to home cooking recipes called @recipe_tin which posts incredible how-to videos. Thanks!
Designer Jenni Kayne is referencing for recipes her cooking teacher @pamelasalzman and @me_baird for healthy meal ideas!
