Professional or just a Great Cook!

[KAYLINDA]

Didn't know where to put this...so hoping it's ok here. I thought this poll might be fun. Everyone I have met on here seems to be so knowledgeable about food. I am one to believe there are just as many "great unprofessional cooks" as there are "professional" cooks....so would really enjoy the breakdown!

 

[BBQ Fish]

For me cooking was always second nature, and at a very young age the chance was there so i took it. I had cooked, became head cook, held title of chef for a short while, then went into machining.

Although still cooking, it is now only for family and friends, albeit the art and passion will always be a focal point in my everyday life!

 

[Rob Babcock]

I make my living as a chef. Which is one reason I'm not here much lately- my workweek is generally about 75 hours. Sadly, running a kitchen often involves as much paperwork and meetings as actual cooking!

But the joy is still there!

 

[AllenOK]

Pantry supervisor at a country club here. Rob's right, a cook/chef's schedule can be odd hours, a long work-week, etc. And there is a surprising amount of paperwork to go with it. Luckily, I don't have much paperwork to do, just a little inventorying.

 

[texasgirl]

I have never cooked professionally. I have wanted to have a small bakery, but, never had the money to do anything about it.
I'm the one at get togethers that everyone is jumping up to see what I brought this time ). Noone ever knows. I like to try new things on everyone. Sometimes it a big hit, other times, I throw the recipe away. I just love to cook.

 

[Constance]

I have never cooked professionally, but when my children were small, I dreamed of starting a catering service. At that time, the nearest one was in St. Louis, and I could have made money at it.
But my ex wasn't in favor of it. He said that I'd be working every weekend and holiday, which was right.
So I went into the greenhouse business instead...and worked every week-end and holiday. LOL!

 

[Andy M.]

Cooking professionally involves hard work and long hours. I take my hat off to professional chefs.

For me that would take the pleasure out of cooking. So I cook at home and enjoy that.

 

[HappyAvocado]

i have considered culinary school... but i am allergic to cow dairy and the schools i spoke to told me that there is no way i could attend without eating butter and cheese. lately, i have been seriously considering a few programs in my area that teach you how to become a vegan chef (no animal products at all, so no allergies for me)... im not a vegetarian but i love vegetarian cooking and there is a market for vegan food in my area.

 

[kitchenelf]

I moved this thread to the Food Talk forum

 

[SizzlininIN]

I've never cooked prof............but I truely enjoy cooking for my family and friends. The smiles on their faces is worth it.

 

[pdswife]

When I was five I said "I want to grow up and get married and have babies"
That's all I ever wanted. Cooking for my family is enough!

 

[amber]

My first job at age 16 was in the dietary department in a local hospital. I worked my way up to an assistant cook. When I was in my 20's I worked for a couple catering companies. Now, all my cooking is done at home for my family.

 

[mudbug]

Never been a professional. I echo Andy's sentiments on that one.

Great? sometimes. Average? usually. Interested? always.

 

[Floridagirl]

I always loved to cook and bake, but never did professionally. I love to cook for my family and friends. I also did the cooking and catering for big parties like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. but always just as a hobby.

 

[SierraCook]

I enjoy sharing my results of my cooking with friends and family. To me one of the greatest compliments is to take a dish or dessert to a potluck, BBQ. or any other function and come home with it empty. I have cooked for larger groups (100+), mostly at work. I prefer to cook for smaller groups, it is more fun and less hassle.

 

[Dove]

At the risk of being banished from here I do very little cooking anymore....I think I have done my duty thus far.I've put in for retirement. When DH comes home I will have to, but until then I just do what I want to as far as food goes.

Marge~Dove