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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My parents are atrocious cooks, although they think they're great. Everything is overcooked and dry. [b]And they're convinced using even the slightest bit of salt will kill them.[/b]

My paternal grandmother died when I was just a couple months old, so no idea how she was as a cook. My maternal grandmother never cooked for me, but the stories my mom has about her cooking make me think that's a good thing.

I didn't learn how to really cook until I spent a year in Italy for grad school. Suddenly, cooking turned from a tedious chore to a world of delicious possibilities. Food cooked at home could actually taste good! Butter and salt were not evil, but crucial to tasty dishes! Green beans should not be boiled (or worse, microwaved) until then are limp and soggy!

My other came to visit this summer and I made mashed potatoes. She raved about them and asked for my recipe. I thought she was going to have a heart attack when I listed off butter, whole milk, salt.....[/quote]

Haha, this is my mom! I respect her so much for spending so much time cooking for us, but even chocolate chip cookies were bland given the lack of salt.

I learned the basics from my mom. But honestly buying kits like Blue Apron taught me to cook more efficiently and to season dishes. My now husband was very patient as I learned how to cook in a reasonable amount of time. [/quote]

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