Edited to refocus on the cooking point rather than the buying.
Because of the need to be ready for a long isolation, the data is probably skewed, but then, microwavable food from the frozen isle is also gone, so you likely have a point.
In my small but interesting sample size of folks that either live with us, or that we mentor,
One went to cooking school and is a chef
One studied to be a chef but changed fields. She does a lot of experimentation in the kitchen. We buy her stuff to use and try.
One is a very good Asian cook who has taught us a lot about Asian cooking and markets
And two cannot cook at all, though one is in the process of learning.
My wife and I can cook but not professional chef level by ANY MEANS. I cook using the visualization method. I visualize what I like and want, and then make it.
I may read a few recipes to get some ideas.
I voted for the last two because it is really sort of 50/50 in my experience. There is a lot of Door Dash in the younger generation, but then, the older generation invented fast food.