I am 21 years old and live in the midwest and I am amazed at the lack of cooking skills many of my friends display. I learned to cook out of necessity when i was 8 or 9 as mom and dad both worked late, so I had to fend for myself.

I love a home cooked meal, but working long days myself, I seldom have time to do it except for the weekends. Slowly I am teaching my girlfriend how to cook.

I pretty much despise every ounce of prepared food i have to put in my mouth.