You Should Learn To Cook

I believe that to be a good cook you must have a grasp of three concepts: technique, science, and flavour.  When you understand these three things on a basic level you can make better decisions in the kitchen; you untie yourself from recipes, you can troubleshoot failures, you can work with what is on hand.  Knowing a little bit about the how, the why, and the yum will make you a better cook.

Anyone can be a good cook, and it is an endeavor I think everyone should try to take on.

Cooking is empowering.  When you cook you choose what will nourish you, you are choosing the building blocks of your future self.  For one thing, this is a wonderful act of defiance against industries peddling nutrient-poor food-like products.  Secondly, you learn about yourself and develop important skills.  Cooking gives you a greater understanding of food and a stronger connection to it.  Preparing food is an act of self-love and love towards those you share it with.  It instills self-reliance and allows you to take control over your future in a world where little control exists.

In my books, cooking and eating are glorious acts.

Food is just beautiful.