[Quiet Man Cometh]

My early cooking endeavors generally consisted of box food, and making it slightly fancier. For instance, adding some extra sharp cheddar to Kraft Dinner, or throwing some carrots in with frozen Swedish meatballs. Decent enough place to start. I've yet to destroy any kitchen utensils, but I've managed to slice my finger open a couple of times.

The most difficult part of cooking for me, is actually dealing with a stove or oven, as it makes me antsy. Apparently I burned myself when I was around three (not to mention the other two times later on) so I suppose I now have some internalized fear of hot metal.