re: Are you a natural when it comes to cooking??

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yurintroubl

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Same here. My mom was very much a "mom" cook. And I am so grateful that she cooked for us every night, but I definitely cook much different things than her as an adult.

It is kindof a good thing, though, because my love for cooking has made her love it more too. She was never braising meats and eating quality steaks med-rare when I was growing up. But she almost became what I'd call competitive when I discovered cooking. I think she doesn't want to be shown up I don't mind it at all. Now I love eating at their house even more.

Cooking now has made me love things I always thought I was just content with. Mom always bought the thinner pork chops and baked them--and often overcooked them This past weekend, I bought super thick gorgeous bone-in chops. Seasoned them well and seared them for the perfect crust, and then began the flip-and-baste method. They were mouthwatering.

I mess up sometimes like we all do, but I tend look at a few recipes and make my own when it comes to trying something new and it usually comes out very good.