Why Am I Cooking? Part 3

Cooking is practical. Cooking is an art.

I am an artist. I’ve known this about myself for a long time, and I have tried so many forms. I like to paint, cross stitch, crochet. I’m also a trained actor and singer. Art is my jam, Y’all!

Cooking is an art, and that is what draws me to it. It’s also super practical. I’m already cooking everyday, so it only makes sense to me to amp it up! Learn more techniques, recipes, science then make it funny and interesting to watch while also providing meals for my family and friends. I also happen to LOVE IT! I know people who dread going into the kitchen. I’m the opposite. I love to get in there and whip up something hearty.

Also, in the words of my dear friend, Maylena Harrison, “I don’t want to watch you crochet.” That’s a fair point, but I will die on the hill that the Lumos Lumos hands free light is the only way to crochet or knit in the dark. I’ve also used that thing to light up my camping kitchen when it starts to get dark at dinnertime.

Lumos didn’t pay me for this plug, though if you buy one of them, you will get to see my adorable 8 part series of how to make the Lumos lamp work for you. Also, I will get an amazon affiliate commission if you buy one using the link. (gotta pay those bills, am I right?)

To end this 3 part posting series on “Why am I cooking?” I can sum it up in 3 main points.

1. Being let go/laid off from my job was heart wrenching, but I learned that I want to be in control of how I spend my time and energy and with whom.
2. Losing my mother-in-law helped me see that time is limited, and if I want an extraordinary adventure, I have to start right now.
3. Cooking is the thing I want to do because I love it, it’s super practical, and it’s art, Goddamn it!