New here but not to cooking

[shandarpat]

Hi, up until yesterday I didn't know there were forums on cooking and I found this one while looking for cookbooks. I have been cooking for over 40 years having learned in 4-H the basics from some of the best cooks in northern Wisconsin. I just like to cook and I actually get excited when I find a recipe I can't wait to try.

[Mezzaluna]

Welcome to Chef Talk, Shandarpat. I should say, hello from one "cheesehead" to another. We're glad to welcome you here. This is a great place to learn from professionals and from other home cooks (like you and me) and to have a bit of fun as well.

Explore the board and discover the cooking articles, cookbook reviews, recipes and the photo gallery. We have a search tool to help you wade through it all.

What are the dishes you most enjoy cooking? What did you learn from your mentors? We hope you share!

Regards,
Mezzaluna

[shandarpat]

Hi and thank you for the welcome!!

I learned the basics of cooking and baking from the ladies who taught our 4-H classes. They taught us not only "how" to cook but the "why". We actually learned what the ingredients were and what they did. I have an understanding which has helped me to be a good cook, I'm not bragging and I don't have that talent that my son has. He throws food around and it comes out great, every time.

I love to make chicken dishes and I love to make pies. I'm not a beef eater, no beef. I'm okay with fish but concerned about the environment they come from.

So how's that for a start?

Shandarpat

[Mezzaluna]

Great! Enjoy the site and the community, Shandarpat.

Mezzaluna

[bughut]

Hi Shandarpat,
Welcome to the forum.
Like you, I like to know the why's. But like your son I enjoy the instinctive knowledge that what you threw together will work.
I'm sure you'll enjoy this site, as there's a such a mix of tastes, cuisines and ideas.
Speak soon