I have worked in retail food for over 20 years and have learned various styles of cooking. Food does not have to be complicated as there are plenty of products to make cooking less complicated while you are learning.

Absolutely no one should feel like their questions are dumb or wasting time. There are plenty of things for everyone to learn regardless of age or experience. Cooking is an art form that everyone should be able to experience without being afraid of messing up.

A lot of the basics of cooking have been lost to time so while there are wonderful pre-made items, it is also fun to learn from scratch so you can have options when you are cooking at home. Everyone has busy schedules so it’s great to have options for every situation.

Be patient and remember that everyone is going to learn at a different pace. Some of the best experiences I have had while teaching others, especially my own children. This is also another great way to see someone else’s point of view and possibly learn a new way to do something.