I've spent several (and perhaps, too many) years in the restaurant industry. In my time there, I've picked up a good deal of useful information on honing my craft. While I love cooking, I really can't see myself doing it as a profession. I just cook for myself, family and friends. I love making barbecued/grilled foods. And just cooking something new and having it turn out at least halfway decent. We never really had any. Preparing all-around delicious food for my neighbor and I's cookouts Making a pretty authentic-tasting chicken tikka on the first attempt I've had innumerable slow-cooker mishaps.