Based on the description you provided, this novel may be "The Story of Food".
The beginning of "Food Taste" is: "The aroma of rice and meat is thickly wafting in the air. At this time every day, Duan Xiaowan will be busy in his kitchen..."
< p>This novel mainly tells the story of the male and female protagonists meeting in delicious food, escaping from difficulties, learning good cooking skills, and finding true love among the mountains and rivers.