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Cooking theories
Topic Started: Jul 24 2008, 01:08 PM (217 Views)
JRKmommy
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I have a theory that the children of good cooks often can't cook themselves, while the children of lousy cooks are more likely to learn because that was the only way that they would eat decently.
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LOL. Once I did learn, cooking is one of the things I do well. I did have a head start because while I wasn't taught the mechanics, by osmosis I was taught flavor profiles and what works with what. I rarely ever go off a recipe anymore and mostly decide things spur of the moment based on what we have. When I do get a recipe that looks good I rarely actually follow it but instead change things to a way I know will be a hit here in our home.

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I agree with that. My mom is a great cook so I never learned how to cook. Once I had my own kitchen though, I learned by following recipes, but now I only glance at them to get an idea of what to make. I know what my family likes and what works and what doesn't. I am a cookaholic.
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JRKmommy
Jul 24 2008, 01:08 PM
I have a theory that the children of good cooks often can't cook themselves, while the children of lousy cooks are more likely to learn because that was the only way that they would eat decently.
and also parents who are great cooks probably didn't want their kids in the kitchen with them so they never learned.
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well, u know what they say about the shoe makers kids... :ha
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JRKmommy
Jul 24 2008, 01:08 PM
I have a theory that the children of good cooks often can't cook themselves, while the children of lousy cooks are more likely to learn because that was the only way that they would eat decently.
Your theory is so correct! My grandmother is an awesome cook and my mother ... well, she has better talents :). In order not to starve (and/or eat Sobey's food), I had to learn how to fend for myself. I've definitely improved since marrying DH. Buying ready-made food is not an option with our budget.
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realeez
Jul 24 2008, 02:50 PM
JRKmommy
Jul 24 2008, 01:08 PM
I have a theory that the children of good cooks often can't cook themselves, while the children of lousy cooks are more likely to learn because that was the only way that they would eat decently.
and also parents who are great cooks probably didn't want their kids in the kitchen with them so they never learned.
my mom REALLY wanted me to learn. I fought her on it. I refused to learn. I cooked with her when I was young, but as a teen I fought her. But, of course, I have called her for all her recipes since then. I also can teach her a thing or two. But I can always (and eagerly now) learn more from her.
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I follow recipes for baking, but it's rare that I'll exactly follow a recipe for cooking. I think that still amazes my mom. She'd open up the cookbook to the same spot, for 25 years, to make the same basic recipe (things like potato salad and spaghetti sauce, which have around 5 ingredients each). I love going out to eat and trying new things, but between having a more limited budget, having kids and going kosher, I quickly learned that if I wanted to eat the foods I loved, I'd have to cook them myself. I find it fun to try to recreate stuff that I've tasted elsewhere at home. Anyway, sorry to hijack, carry on!
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