10/03/2022
I’ve been doing cooking classes on and off for years amongst working as a full-time PT, studying a bachelor of nutrition and while in London working as a chef.
✅ I’ve always been inspired by Jamie Olivers ‘pay it forward’ motto.
💚 The reasons I love to teach people to cook are many.
One of the main reasons is, cooking needs to be preserved. If we let corporations take care of all our food needs we are doomed. I mean that. What will we be left with.
No diversity. Only eating meat, flour, dairy and tomatoes from a monocrop culture.
Much of it would become refined, shelf stable and devoid of nutrients.
Cultural foods are being lost, especially indigenous AND with dire consequences.
Heritage/ heirloom foods (vegetables, meats) are being lost. Diversity is good for the earth 🌏
Cooking skills are being lost, diluted and bastardised. Not everywhere and not by everyone, but we need to hold the line.
We need to keep balance. Big corporation [BigFood] has it’s place but not in everything and not for everyone. Sure debatable.
🧩 Reasons why you ought to be able to cook:
* Good nutrient dense food is important for fuel and health
* Bulk meal/lunch/dinner prep could be an option for you! (Did you know I meal prep for clients?)
* Learning to cook yourself saves money
* It’s fun
* It can be therapeutic
* You learn how much effort cooking can be and develop an appreciation for chefs which in turn supports chefs (and all involved) livelihoods
* Your partner, family and friends will appreciate it and fall in love with you forever 😉
I’m taking enquiries so please DM me and let me know what exactly you need. There is no silly response to this question. Name it and I’ll tell you if it’s possible.
Jay