Congratulations on your 1 year survivor anniversary, I'm confident that good food, good family and good cooking will help you stay healthy! Maybe the cat has fallen into the stew, or the lettuce has frozen, or the cake has collapsed -- eh bien, tant pis! For you to say I've changed your life is the highest compliment anyone can give and I'm deeply touched and appreciative that you would share those feelings. I’m 17 yrs old I’m a girl I’m so passionate with cooking being a chef is my dream and I like creating my own menu and I’m willing to learn about cooking but unfortunateley I don’t have money to further my studies after high school. Hi Kathy! First, you forget about written recipes. Cooking is much better for the health and soul. Please "vent" to me with a comment below: Greetings, Hey Richard! We are beginning to understand the importance of eating less imported food and more locally grown in Nigeria; it’s not only good for us but also good for our economy. My family is excited when I cook because they know it will be exciting and interesting. What do you love about cooking, or what do you hate? Why did you decide to become a nurse? I was the chief cook in the restaurant. The meals I make at home would cost me $20 a plate or more at my local restaurant. Thank you for taking the time to tell me. One thing I like about New York is that it is the epicentre of cuisines all over the world. Baking Mental Physical. However, I still learn so much from reading information like this and utilize the methods I come across to advance my creativity. I couldn't understand why I had to do this horrible task and thought they must hate me. Hello Chef, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog. SO DON'T QUIT!! I was one of the keynote chefs in the event where demonstrated a dish to a group of people and it was very exciting. It just keeps you going throughout all hours of the day. But, one thing that we have to do before we know everyone else is that it’s important we know ourselves before we know anyone else. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your bringing CSAs, farmer's markets, and eating local into the discussion along with cooking nutritious food. I returned to Nigeria about two months ago after 13 years in the United States of America, to focus on Nigerian food and cuisine. I've also worked in a few kitchens and I absolutely love it. When is the event coming up? WATCH: Jon Gosselin Admits He Knows People Talk 'S**t' About Him. by Chef Todd | Jun 17, 2014 | cooking tips | 18 comments. ‘I’m Passionate About Food and Cooking’ ... We’re realising that you can actually be creative with food. Now I love to see what I can create in my kitchen,,using fresh ingredients that i purchased myself from local farmer's markets. Thank you for sharing your experiences. As a kid, the gathering place for the family was always the kitchen. 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