Learned to cook on my own. Single and in the military. It was a matter of survival or fast food every nite back in the 60s. I've done all the cooking for the family for quite a few years now and the kids are still calling to find out how to do something. Anyhing on the grill and italian dishes. Catered my youngest son's wedding reception. 100 happy guests at the end of it and no complaints. First turky I tried to roast in 1969. Have you seen National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? That's how my first turned out!