I’m been teaching five fifteen years olds to Cook! It been non stop all the way, but the enthusiam and interest and results have been worth all the work. They are actually potential chef’s or food experts in some way or another… what at the age of ffifteen you say! For the age, their palettes are pretty amazing, but actually in their case it is sheer interest. It gives them a buzz and a tremendous sense of purpose to be in control of something and want to achieve perfection. Its mind blowing.
Whats also amazing is just the extraordinary experiences of food and cooking they all have a t such a young age. Two of ther student today have come from fairly previledged backgrounds so cooking is a great hobby and a passion. For the others I think its been survival, sanity and self worth, which I admire with every inch of me!
I’ve had a great day! enjoyed every minute of it and with each class – I learn something else about life and people!
OK well now its back to the spice blends……..
By Kumud Gandhi – Founder of Cooking Academy, writer & Broadcaster