Cooking

It took me about 24 years to become a decent cook.

Growing up, i was spoiled with delicious cuisine that my dad would make us (my mom is a good cook too, but my dad is the real chef in the family)

However, my dad is not a recipe kind of guy. It's like he feels the ingredients in his bones and knows how much to add.

Here's a typlical conversation with my dad
Me "Dad, how do you make ******"
Dad "Add some water and then some paprika with a little bit of garlic and then simmer until it looks done."

Im sorry, but every time i follow his directions, whatever i make turns out too dry, to watery, too gross!

Now i read recipes and follow them. I also have a better feel of how long things cook for, and what temperature, and how to get the most out of my meals.

The secret to chicken is brining,

the secret to perfectly cooked meat while frying is not turning it over 50 times in the pan.

The secret to dinner is to make dinner every night even if you aren't a good cook. It might take you five years of marraige, but you will learn from your mistakes (and the internet) :)