Over 80% of us enjoy doing this. What is it?

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Answer: Cooking

Clues: “Prepare” and “Meal”

According to a recent report, 82% of people say they “enjoy cooking.”  And 55% feel like cooking is a positive thing for their well-being.

The average person cooks about five times per week, and it’s not always gourmet.  Only about 33% say they feel “confident” in their cooking ability. 8% worry about being judged when cooking for guests.  And 12% of us think our friends are better cooks than we are.

Only 25% of people want to try new foods more often, while 40% of us enjoy eating foods that are nostalgic, or tied to their childhoods. About 20% admit they just cycle through the same 10 or fewer dinner meals.  And 40% say they eat the same or a similar breakfast every day.

18% say they were “picky” as kids, and 13% admit they’re picky now.

(IKEA Cooking & Eating Report 2026)