Why does it seem like "other" people know all sorts of cooking tips and can whip up a meal with hardly any effort?

• They must be more sophisticated.

• Their taste buds are more advanced.

• They were born with a strong culinary gene.

• Did someone teach them how to cook? (Probably)

• Most likely they have just cooked more. (They are fearless)

Let's face it... that TV stuff is just that… stuff, entertainment, theater, not cooking basics. Don't watch cooking competitions hoping you will learn how to cook.

Reasons people with a cooking block avoid cooking:

I had a cooking block for years. I truly never wanted, or needed to learn to cook. There are plenty of options for hunters and gatherers. I could hunt down my favorite restaurant, or gather something quick through the drive through.

Maybe if I was feeling domestic, I would go to the grocery store and pick up one of their prepared meals. If I make the salad then its a homemade meal…right?

Well I realized that I had to finally face the music (or the kitchen) and get over it, and really embrace and use basic cooking tips.

The Cooking Block is dedicated to teaching cooking 101 for those with a cooking block.

Here we will teach basic cooking tips, so even a beginning cook can be a confident home chef. Don’t worry if you think I will be your guide...I will-but we are not alone.

We will have a professional chef (not me!) to guide us all the way.

Who better to lead a group of non-cooks? I understand the feelings of having a cooking block. I understand the urge to run from the kitchen.

Our guide has over 20 years working as a professional chef…we are in good hands.

Benefits of learning how to cook

• Stress reduction

• Saves money

• Improves health

• Strengthens the family

Cooking tips you will learn