Cooking for others

Many people ask me to cook for them. And usually I end up doing it. Why? Because the only way you can get better at a particular task, is to practice. Over and over. And then practice some more. I once spent 2 weeks making cheesecakes. Over that time, I must have made almost 20 cakes. There was no way I could (or should) eat all of those cakes. I ended up taking them to all the people who recently had said I should cook something for them. They appreciated the work I put in to it, and I got some good feedback on what to improve for the next time. The end result is I can now get a basic cheesecake put together and in the oven in 15 minutes. Now, for me, a cheesecake is a last minute desert I can make when I find out I have company coming over for dinner (you know, except for the 4 hours it takes to cool).

I particularly like it when girls ask me to cook for them. They understand I do not own my own restaurant, and because of that, they appreciate it even more when they come to my apartment, and I have a full meal prepared. I love when they are on a "pasta and apples" diet. I love the challenge, and the joy it brings to them when they realize I made something they can eat. That I took the time to figure out how to please them. The best part? They are already at my apartment, and want to show their appreciation...

The best part about being able to cook, and cooking for others is the ability to convince them to try new things. At first they may think they will not like eggs on top of a pizza, but after I've cooked for them a couple times, and they've grown to trust me, I'll get them to try a bite. And sometimes, that's all it takes.

Cooking is a passion, and a simple way for me to showcase my talents. I love when people ask me to cook for them.

Scott