Cooking with friends can increase productivity and foster teamwork. Once trust has been established within the kitchen, and an unspoken rule regarding who tampers with what gear, friendships can form. Friends often collaborate on cooking projects for dinner, brunch dates or simple breakfast items like pre-chopped fruits topped with yogurt, cinnamon and maple syrup - such as the latter option!
Monica's kitchen from "Friends" is beloved among fans for its quirky aesthetic and homey charm. According to Hooked on Houses, set designer Greg Grande intended for this room to have a "flea-market, whimsical, any goes style." From ceramic chef statues and rainbow-hued dishware, to mismatched mugs - each piece adds character and brightness in this bright apartment!
Although her kitchen is relatively compact, there is enough space for a large table and chairs for all her friends to sit together while cooking and chat while doing so. Her small round table also makes sharing meals easy no matter who is present in her small space.
With Friends kitchen becoming iconic and people wanting to meet new ones in the kitchen, make time this week to share meals with your friends in the kitchen! Studies have proven the benefits of conversation during meals; do not be distracted by phones or tablets while eating! For students in residence with mandatory meal plans who want a different experience than Friends kitchen can use community kitchens on campus to host their own cooking nights!
