Cooking a lost art?

[K9karen]

I love to cook! My mom was a good cook, but didn't experiment with all the spice I do. I remember when she added oregano to something and was so proud of herself. Remembering all the high fat, cholesterol Polish yummies.....*sigh*

When my mom died, i started experimenting and cooking new every day, or trying to. I also find it relaxing, knowing my brother, at least, will kiss me afterwards and tell me how he can't wait to come home at 11p to something new. He now eats Indian, Mexican and foods he never knew existed. YUM!

I can't bake to save my life. I can do chocolate chip cookies from scratch, that's all. If I follow a recipe, it never seems to come out. John says that is because I hate to be told what to do! So, by hit or miss, I make up my own stuff.

Shame we can't do one massive pot luck party in a neutral place! Richard's in charge of my fave food...hint hint.

[kitten645]

I'm sort of "in the industry" as my job for the last three years involves a family owned grocery store. I was never much of a "foodie" until now. I see a huge shift now with people understanding that the whole big box food industry is really unhealthy and they are better off either buying made food from our kitchens that use high quality ingredients or cooking themselves. I predict there will be a big swing back to cooking at home. I think people are better informed that buying local produce in season is a far better choice both healthwise and for the economy.
My mom hated to cook and made it a big ordeal so I think I picked up on that negativity. My dad loved to cook but of course he didn't do it everydy. I enjoy cooking simple meals. I've always been a good baker (chemistry really) but I'm just now getting to be a good cook (more art than chemistry) I admire anyone that cooks from scratch. Good for you!