“It was encouraging to see other people’s food and to look forward to people seeing my own cooking.”
“I felt like I was part of a community, even though I didn’t know everyone. It was just a group of people supporting each other to cook more.”
Community & Connection
Authenticity
Inspiration & Motivation
“I liked seeing that other people also eat easy-to-make, not-super-aesthetically-pleasing meals. It made me feel better about my own cooking habits.”
“Sharing imperfectly perfect dishes kept me motivated to post every meal I cooked, no matter how simple.”
“Seeing healthy and new dishes on PanPals motivated me to try new recipes at home. It inspired me to cook instead of eating out.”
“Seeing what other people were making made me want to cook more.”
“The app made me cook more than I usually do because I didn’t want to break my streak, and I liked seeing others like my posts.”
“I felt like I was part of a community, even though I didn’t know everyone. It was just a group of people supporting each other to cook more.”
“PanPals made me feel like the actual effort of cooking was valued, not just the quality of the meal. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about participating.”