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How did everyone learn to cook?

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JerseyMamaOf3
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How did everyone learn to cook?

My mother always worked full time and we had nannies growing up but none of them really cooked that well so it was my job to cook for 7 people 4-5 days a week starting around the age of 13-14 years old and I wasnt really aloud any where until it was done. I always had anger towards my mother becuase of that but now I am 24 and know how to make alot of differnt things and appreciate what she taught me. I also enjoyed learning from her and my grandmother just didn't like being told to do it.

Posted 8/30/06 1:09 PM
 
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MrsRbk
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Michelle

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

just kind of self taught. Started out following recipies and now I just "wing" everything. I enjoy experimenting, and luckily DH loves my experiments!

Message edited 8/30/2006 1:26:37 PM.

Posted 8/30/06 1:26 PM
 

Sweetpea130000
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Member since 5/05

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Shandra

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

just trying things and DH

Posted 8/30/06 4:02 PM
 

Palebride
I am an amazing bakist

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Lori

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

practice
watching my mom when i was growing up
recipe books
cooking shows....

Posted 8/30/06 4:20 PM
 

lorich
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Grammie says "Lora Gina"

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

Posted by MrsRbk

just kind of self taught. Started out following recipies and now I just "wing" everything. I enjoy experimenting, and luckily DH loves my experiments!



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Posted 8/30/06 4:38 PM
 

yankinmanc
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Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

My mom! We always cooked for all the jewish holidays together! Now, because we live so far apart, when we are together we always cook a lot together.

Posted 8/30/06 4:47 PM
 

angnick
Life is So Wonderful!

Member since 8/06

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Angela

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

my mom.. She is amazing.

Posted 8/30/06 5:45 PM
 

Mrs-Boop
My Babies

Member since 5/05

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Jaime

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

Years and years of watching mom, dad and grandma in the kitchen. I miss those days!!

Posted 8/30/06 6:18 PM
 

klingklang77
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Member since 7/06

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Völlig losgelöst

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

i learned on my own and from watching my mom. i loved to bake when i was young and i would look thru cookbooks and find a recipe i wanted to try and i would cook it with my mom. in high school for two years i did the vocational education thing and did half the day of culinary arts for two years. i then went on to college and did restaurant management and cooking classes were involved in the degree.

10 years later i got out of the restaurant industry, but damn can i cook! although i have to admit i am just getting into asian cooking and i need improvement on that. if only i could read the label of what each thing is at the asian market, i think i would be better.

Posted 8/31/06 12:57 AM
 

Melbernai
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Melissa

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

My mom and dad cooked a lot when we were growing up. We rarely had all of the fastfood and quick dinner stuff that a lot of my friends' parents would make on a regular basis.

So I learned from just being around them in the kitchen, and helping out at a young age. By about 5-6 I was allowed to help my mom cut up veggies with a small knife, stir things with her assistance while they were cooking, and measure things in the measuring cups. She'd also bake every saturday morning so I was able to help her with all of that.

By the time I was 10 my younger sister was born and with 5 kids my mom was a busy woman! So me and my older sister helped out a lot in cooking and getting food ready for the family.

Posted 8/31/06 6:10 AM
 

Kissy331
My two miracles!

Member since 5/06

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Kristen

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

My grandma & mom! They use to have me help when I was younger. Now I have all their recipes!!!

Posted 8/31/06 7:42 AM
 

MrsRbk
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Michelle

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

Posted by lorich

Posted by MrsRbk

just kind of self taught. Started out following recipies and now I just "wing" everything. I enjoy experimenting, and luckily DH loves my experiments!



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Posted 8/31/06 10:21 AM
 

heidla
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Heidi

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

My mother was the first to teach me how to cook the basics. Then at 15 when I became a vegetarian I started experimenting with recipes myself. Now, I just love to create great veggie dishes.

Posted 8/31/06 12:24 PM
 

my3bugs
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Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

my mom is a good cook - so I guess from watching her and playing around myself

Posted 8/31/06 2:38 PM
 

angelbear217
Mommy of 2

Member since 5/05

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Lisa

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

I watched and helped my mom and grandma a lot when I was little and growing up. I pretty much learned from them. I also watch a lot of food network for new stuff.

Posted 9/2/06 11:49 AM
 

bklyngirl
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Member since 6/05

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Gail

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

i follow receipes. i got some good receipes from my mom and grandmother. sometimes i make things as i go along

Posted 9/2/06 11:55 AM
 

BobBsWife
No more school= too much time!

Member since 5/05

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Tracy

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

Lots of watching and experimenting!!

Posted 9/2/06 12:01 PM
 

neenie

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Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

DH is trying to teach me. its not looking too positive right now Chat Icon

Posted 9/2/06 12:56 PM
 

LightUpOurLife
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Member since 8/06

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Bonnie-Jean

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

Standing on a chair in my parents kitchen watching and 'helping' them cook. Then cooking shows and recipes.

Posted 9/2/06 6:42 PM
 

Buttafli1277
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Member since 8/05

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Jennifer

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

I learned from cooking/baking with my mom growing up. I also just follow recipes!

Posted 9/2/06 10:57 PM
 

Baboots
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Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

my mom and grandma taught me the basic italian dishes...i pretty much taught myself. I guess it' in my genes. Chat Icon

Posted 9/4/06 11:22 AM
 

mskimmy98
My twins are one!!!

Member since 5/05

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Kimberly

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

My mother really didn't cook much and never wanted me in the kitchen so I learned just from being married and trying different things.. My MIL has showed me things also and given me some great tips.

Posted 9/7/06 3:23 PM
 

Elbee
Zanzibar

Member since 5/05

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Me

Re: How did everyone learn to cook?

My father was stationed in Germany as chef for a General during the the Vietnam War. The man can whip anything into the fanciest meals and make it look beautiful too.
I cooked along-side him my whole life and now enjoy trying to make ordinary things extrordinary. And I enjoy feeding people too. :)

Posted 9/7/06 4:15 PM
 
 

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