i'm a law student that started cooking when i was in college. my mom hardly ever cooks, aside from a few standards. she's a good cook, just never had much time because she was working. so now i'm learning all on my own, and doing pretty well, i think. cookies! and anything that doesn't take more than a few steps. i was cooking rice when i was a freshman in college, only a week or so into school. i brought the water to a boil, but didn't turn it down. the rice burned into the pot, ruining the pot and stinking up the whole floor. i'm really surprised the fire alarm didn't go off!