Entrevista - Daniel

Interview with Participant 7: Cooking Experience Insights

Introduction to the Interview

• The interviewer expresses gratitude for Participant 7, Daniel's time and outlines the purpose of the interview: improving home cooking experiences for busy young individuals living in cities.

• Emphasizes that there are no right or wrong answers, focusing on personal experiences and daily routines.

Difficulty in Meal Planning

• Daniel rates his difficulty in deciding what to cook during weekdays as a 5, indicating significant challenges due to having many ingredients but not knowing how to use them effectively.

• He improvises rather than plans meals, often influenced by available ingredients and time constraints, especially considering his athletic lifestyle.

Cooking Process Description

• When arriving home hungry, Daniel checks his fridge for items like cold cuts, milk, eggs, vegetables, and meat before deciding what to cook.

• He finds recipes online based on available ingredients but prioritizes those that require minimal preparation time due to his busy schedule.

Handling Missing Ingredients

• If a recipe requires ingredients he doesn't have, he may go shopping if time allows or opt for delivery services; however, this is not common due to tight schedules.

Frustrations with Cooking

• Daniel shares a past frustration from university days where he struggled with meal prep timing in the morning before classes while balancing sports commitments.

• He mentions feeling frustrated when ordering delivery because of uncertainty about food quality and prefers cooking at home for better control over ingredients and costs.

Food Waste Concerns

• Reflecting on food waste, Daniel recalls throwing away eggs but attributes it more to timing issues rather than lack of usage since they are a staple in his diet.

Prioritizing Cooking Factors

• When deciding what to cook, he ranks health as the most important factor due to its impact on athletic performance; followed by time management as second priority.

• Difficulty level comes next; if he enjoys preparing a dish regardless of complexity, it remains appealing despite potential challenges involved in cooking it.

Understanding Cooking Preferences and App Features

Importance of Ingredient Cost and Cravings

• The speaker prioritizes the cost of ingredients over cravings when deciding what to cook, indicating that nutritional value is a significant factor in their choices.

• Despite acknowledging the potential high cost of good meals, the speaker has never refrained from making a recipe due to expensive ingredients.

Concept of a Recipe Suggestion App

• The idea of an app that suggests recipes based on available ingredients and considers preparation time and missing ingredient costs is introduced.

• The speaker finds this app concept useful, especially for those with limited time who struggle to decide what to cook.

Trusting App Suggestions

• The speaker expresses confidence in using the app as it would provide multiple recipe options rather than just one, allowing for personal choice in meal preparation.

Essential Features for Regular Use

• To encourage regular use of the app, the speaker suggests including nutritional information such as calories, which is particularly important for health-conscious individuals or athletes.

Emotional Connection to Cooking

• Cooking after a long day brings a sense of liberation and satisfaction; food provides energy and comfort.

Personal Experience with Nutrition Apps

• The speaker shares past experiences with another nutrition app that tracked calories but lacked recipe suggestions. They believe combining these features could enhance user experience significantly.

Conclusion and Future Engagement

• The interviewer appreciates the insights shared by the speaker, emphasizing their importance in developing effective solutions. They express interest in future communication regarding project updates.