Joy of Cooking feat. BGI

I'm experiencing an overload of creativity right now. I'm exploring various outlets to release this energy. Lately one of my outlets has been cooking. BGI has been in the kitchen whipping it up! On weekend mornings I tune into the food channel. Watching so many episodes of "Paula's Home Cooking" and "Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee" inspire me to get my hands dirty in the kitchen. I never thought of myself as the domestic type but I really enjoy cooking.

Depending on what you're making it can be a lot of work, but its still fun. The final product is worth it. There's nothing better than making something really good and nourishing the bodies of those you care about. It gives me a sense of accomplishment when people compliment my meals.

A lot more goes into cooking than seasoning up some meat, popping it in the oven and serving it over a bed of rice. Of course, sometimes that's all there is to it, but other times there's more to it. Think about how different flavors meld together, how temperature affects your creation, marinating, mixing flavors, baking, broiling, grilling...there's so much you can do.

Another thing is that preparing your own food gives you ultimate control over what you put into your body. I mean, you always have control, but do you want to choose from the selections presented by some disgruntled Taco Bell employee, or do you want to take control? I don't know about ya'll but TB always gives me the bubbleguts. I still eat it sometimes though. What can I say? Fast food is my weakness.

Random sidebar: remember the rumor that Taco Bell uses kangaroo meat in their restaurants? Or was that Jack in the Box? Damn, I can't remember which one it is. Too many rumors of unethical food practices for me to keep up with.

To bring it all in: cooking is fun, fast food may give you the bgs but it's still good, and making your own food is healthier for your body.

Peace.