My happy place during this time of social isolation has been TikTok. Yes, yes, I know this app’s target audience is not really middle aged women, but I love mindlessly scrolling through all the creative dancing and hilarious videos people upload. I also like to follow teachers and mental health professionals – they have some surprisingly uplifting advice for anyone struggling during this time. The recipe accounts aren’t bad either.

But my absolute favorite has been a teenager named Derek who is creating themed dinners to serve his family. His sister has documented all his dinners and, Y’ALL – they are DELIGHTFUL.

Derek is ridiculously creative, and clearly spends a lot of time planning out each meal and how he will execute it. One night, he recreated a hibachi experience, complete with rolling food cart and showy antics with sake.

@caitcanoedinner ##3 is his best yet i think ##fyp ##thedrop ##ButterGlossPop ##theworst ##MySkinandME ##dinnerchallenge♬ Inside Their Head – TT remix

He wanted to do a romantic Princess-themed dinner and apparently took over his parents office and moved the furniture out just so he could serve a fancy fire-side meal.

Meanwhile, my oldest teen needs help boiling water.

@caitcanoeonly resturuant open during this corona time ##fyp ##corona ##ButterGlossPop ##fliptheswitch ##ButterGlossPop ##artistsoftiktok thanks for 4 mil views 🥺😪♬ CEO of speaking French – c.est.bon.bon

Mexican Cantina night consisted of margaritas, homemade tortilla chips & salsa, and table-side guacamole! The main course was steak & chicken quesadillas. IKR???

My favorite touch is how Derek strung colorful lights in the dining room to provide some festive ambience.

@caitcanoemexican night & yes my family did eat dinner at 11 pm lol ##fyp ##TheSongOfUs ##happyathome ##MoodBoost ##puppycheck ##MySkinandME ##corona ##foryoupage♬ original sound – caitcanoe

The most hilarious theme (so far) turned out to be a Hooter-esque recreation, complete with hot wings, fried pickle chips, and… spot-on costumes.

@caitcanoethe fam dressed up as men for derek’s h👀 ters night ##fyp ##celebratedoctors ##sidehustle ##distancedance ##cleaningszn ##reallifeathome♬ Fast – Sueco the Child

Derek also issued a Chopped challenge, isn’t afraid of searing a good grilled steak, and even goes the extra mile for dessert. I seriously hope this kid is considering a career in the culinary arts because he is KILLING IT.

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