just learning to cook....have you ever taken a cooking class?

Question

I am new to cooking..my problem pretty much is not trying. I am always scared it wont come out so I dont try. But all the fast food has ended up right around my belly and hips. :) hehe. I see some cooking classes offered in my area. $50 to cook one meal...would you recommend it? Its a hands on class so I guess I would be cooking it myself but not sure if its worth it or if i should just be ok with throwing something out if it doesnt come out right. :)

Answer 1

A class may help build up your confidence, but too so might realising that it's just cooking. It's not that complicated or dire.

I would suggest reading Reading READING. Then get in the kitchen with a recipe that you like and go for it.

Answer 2

In a "manner of speaking", I did, at Le Cordon Bleu......... This was an intensive 18 MONTH "cooking class" which I completed in 1982. I was in Europe at the time, as I had just detached from the military service and had leave time to spend over in Europe, as the Army gave me an "open ended ticket" to fly back to the states....... LCB gave me the rudimentary fundamentals of cooking, from the beginnings of "cooking" to where the genius Escoffier first actually developed recipes in the 14th century. I have taught, performed, and done EVERYTHING in between that a chef would do, and been paid quite well. My personality also plays a BIG role, as I was on TV for about 4 years on a local CBS affiliate here in San Diego during the mid 80's......... So, did I learn anything? You bet! And I'd do it again in a heartbeat........... Christopher K.

Answer 3

Learning is about success and failure - taking a class insures a certain amount of success. A good instructor will make sure you are confident enough in the process that you succeed. That success can lead to many. I highly recommend getting a Julia Childs DVD and follow her step by step - she is the leader in culinary mastery for the masses. I found her to be the best. I have been cooking for years and it was her inspiration that lead me to become a chef. You don't have to choose cooking as a profession but nor should you fear it. Fast food is OK sometimes but their is a thrill of accomplishment when you do it yourself. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Don't be afraid of cooking... even the best cooks have dishes that don't turn out, but with experience you'll be able to do something to make it look like it turned out.

The main way of getting better at cooking is cooking so think of dishes you like. Find the recipes and just try making them.

If you want to do the cooking class, go for it. You might have fun. Fun is what you want to have, plus you might learn a trick or two.

Answer 5

Girl don't waste your money on classes. I watch my mom cook all the time. Now since I have family I love to cook.
Or you could watch foodnetwork or go to www.kraftfoods.com and order the a kraftfood magazine at the bottom of the home page.

Have Fun Cooking

Answer 6

I have never taken a cooking class...I have learned from trial and error - and trust me, there have been some errors! You just have to start playing around with it - get a good basic cookbook, like Betty Crocker or go to www.foodnetwork.com. But I love to cook & experiment...just your desire to learn will take you far!

Answer 7

Yes, i have taken many classes being that I have 2 degrees in this field. Dont be nervous- the worst thing that you can do is not try bc you will never know the outcome. In the beginning you are going to burn things and mess them up- but its all about learning. Just give it a try!

Answer 8

It'd be cheaper to get a cook book. Try one of Rachael Ray's or a cookbook of cooking for one or two. They're usually pretty easy to follow, and it's ALOT cheaper.

Answer 9

no, never took a cooking class..i just watched my mom as i was growing up and tried stuff on my own...buy a good cook book or go online - there are plenty of good sites for cooks

Answer 10

classes, smasses - don't waste your money - watch the food network