Cooking with Richard C.

I started cooking at age 5 and never stopped, from the first time I made scrambled eggs to making eggs Benedict years later I love it all and from what I understand my family loves my cooking as well. Every year I'm always the one they ask to cook family meals, party meals, or whatever. Honestly I think I am my biggest critic because I typically feel I can always improve the recipe. I have worked in restaurants ever since I was 15 learning skills and cuisines and different ways of cooking. I have worked all over the country in some great places and some not so great places but learned something from every place I was at. I have ran restaurants, opened them, managed them and created some amazing food. My aim is for people that have been in the same situations that I have been in, hardly any money but wanting something tasty. I have been on Food Stamps, Disability, Unemployment, a struggling college student, practically homeless, whatever the situation having very little money shouldn't stop anyone from having a good tasty meal from what I've learned. Yes quick microwave meals are easy and cost maybe a dollar or two but only fill you up for a little bit, and Ramen is a college staple but both with the right extras can easily become something much more. One little Crockpot got me through months and months and created so many delicious meals with leftovers to freeze. I excelled in school and went to college several times for different degrees. I was a private tutor for several years with very happy students. I was also a trainer at almost every restaurant I worked at, so I have extensive experience training people to cook whether they are just starting out or have some knowledge. I currently take care of an elderly gentleman and am his private cook among other duties. His goal was to put weight on which I have done in the time that I have started. Since I've started he's never eaten the same dish twice and I haven't come close to his monthly budget for grocery shopping. His neighbors/friends also have enjoyed the extras and leftovers. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.