Are you a good cook?

[gcflora]

Hi. My name is Craig and I'm an ... Well, that doesn't matter. What does matter is that I am researching a very important subject. I am trying to establish a correlation between being a good cook and being a creative photographer. My hypothesis is that creative people (like photographers!) are also good cooks. That is the main reason for this poll. The other reason is that I am bored.

[k_wakasugi]

lol wow... Hmm... I consider myself to be a pretty good cook, but I don't think I'd call myself a creative photographer. I'm lousy at that!

[gcflora]

lol wow... Hmm... I consider myself to be a pretty good cook, but I don't think I'd call myself a creative photographer. I'm lousy at that!

That's good!

I should have mentioned in my poll that being a great cook would include microwaving chicken nuggets and wrapping them in little parcels of lettuce with a splash of tomato sauce on top. Maybe garnish them with a sprig of parsley although that would be optional and just top off the wonderful dish. You could serve the little chicken nugget wraps on a tortilla -- that would be cool and yummy! I can't remember the point I was going to make :(

[AxxisPhoto]

Yes, I am a good cook. But I'm lazy and don't like to cook! :lol:

[tupper]

I think everyone needs to share their favorite recipes!

[gcflora]

I think everyone needs to share their favorite recipes!

4 replies and it's gotten out of hand already!!!! Just kidding :) Sharing recipes would be great

[dipps]

"good cook".... seems to be somewhat of a relative term. lol i was an ok cook prior to finding out i can't eat anything with gluten in it. now i'm no longer able to enjoy any of my fav recipes (like "brat stew", drool) that made me famous (lol).

[GoneTomorrow]

I'm a good cook in that I can follow a recipe and know my way around a kitchen. Yet it's because I'm good at following "rules" for cooking like I'm good at following rules for photography (composition, exposure etc.). However not as much creativity flows into cooking or photography, something I'm constantly working on.

[oaktree]

Yes. My specialty is the "Costco Meal" where all the ingredients (except the salt) are from Costco. Delicious!! :p

[20droger]

I must be! I have a fantastic set of pans!

Yes, I'm a good cook. I do the cooking, and my wife serves it. That way she can honestly tell her friends and co-workers that she serves me a delicious meal every night.

[VGP]

I must be! I have a fantastic set of pans!

Yes, I'm a good cook. I do the cooking, and my wife serves it. That way she can honestly tell her friends and co-workers that she serves me a delicious meal every night.

HA! Now thats funny!

I am a better cook then Photographer or as i like to call my self "A Picture Taker." I went to school for it, but my strong points are Cakes and Pastry's ;)

[TMCCaptured]

Ye I am a great cook. I cook up ideas all the time, not all of them are eatiable mind you.

[20droger]

All of my cooking is eatable. Edible is a different thing altogether.

[F/M Bill]

I wouldn't call myself a cook, but I like to eat what I cook. I wouldn't call myself a photogragher even though I like to look at the pictures that I've taken. I'll even go as far as to say that the pictures of food that I've taken didn't look as good as they've tasted.

[Vulcan58]

Told I'm a good cook - I cater to please, and if they don't like then say so.
As for my own shots, I'd rather look at someone elses recipe thanks!

[dipps]

I'll even go as far as to say that the pictures of food that I've taken didn't look as good as they've tasted.
:lol:

[soonerjh]

I am, but I have to be...it's my job!

[gcflora]

Wow, cool. Thanks for the responses so far everyone! Based on these early results it would seem that photographers are good cooks! Will need many more responses/votes before I can publish my scientific paper but so far, so good!!!!!

[gcflora]

I am, but I have to be...it's my job!

Can I come over for dinner? :D

[FlyingPhotog]

Indoors = Good
Outdoor Grill = Legendary

[gcflora]

Outdoor Grill = Legendary

Mate, I will HAVE to take you up on that offer next time I am over your way :p You're making me hungry already

[Cdeming]

When I actually do it I'm good at it. I just don't enjoy cooking.

[tmwag]

I can boil an awsome pot of water..

[neilwood32]

I'm a good cook in that I can follow a recipe and know my way around a kitchen. Yet it's because I'm good at following "rules" for cooking like I'm good at following rules for photography (composition, exposure etc.). However not as much creativity flows into cooking or photography, something I'm constantly working on.

I guess im the opposite - i hate following recipes.

Give me a bundle of ingredients and i will have a good try at coming up with a tasty meal.

Give me a recipe and i get bored!

[SuzyView]

My family prefers that I cook instead of going out. I'd rather go out.

[gjl711]

Hi. My name is Craig and I'm an ... Well, that doesn't matter. What does matter is that I am researching a very important subject. I am trying to establish a correlation between being a good cook and being a creative photographer. My hypothesis is that creative people (like photographers!) are also good cooks. That is the main reason for this poll. The other reason is that I am bored.By stating your hypothesis you have set an expectation and clearly colored the results of the poll. First rule of a good poll, dont telegraph the hoped for outcome. :)

BTW.. I answered yes. I can cook pretty good. I am an adventurous cook and try lots of new things. SOme work, some dont.

[Cdeming]

My family prefers that I cook instead of going out. I'd rather go out.

Same here! I love going out!

[tupper]

POTN Chef awards.. film yourself and we will find out who is the best.

I might enter with some two minute noodles with some sachet flavouring..

[mbellot]

Indoors = Good
Outdoor Grill = Legendary

Ditto, but I don just use a grill, I have a smoker too. :cool:

My kids all refer to dinner with my hickory smoked ribs as a trip to "Famous Dad's".

My wife and I have a good working relationship. I cook and she deals with the cataclysmic aftermath. :D

EDIT:

For the record, I don't have a creative photographic bone in my body. I'm reasonably good at "action" photos, but staging/posing a shot is something I just can't wrap my brain around.

Sorry to wreck the poll.

[Hardmix]

I can drive a grill quite well but have a loft issue in the kitchen.

[sas8888]

My wife won't let me in the kitchen...

[20droger]

I can drive a grill quite well but have a loft issue in the kitchen.
So, you're saying you can drive a tractor, but you have trouble with cars?

[yogestee]

Yep,,I'm a damn fine cook.. I did all the cooking for my family in Australia,, dinner parties, Christmas dinner all that kind of stuff..If I didn't cook no-one ate..

Here in Laos we have a housekeeper who is an excellent cook.. We also eat out a bit because it's so cheap, so now I rarely cook..

Back in Australia I'd watch all the cooking shows on the telly while my wife liked to watch the home renovation shows.. Does anyone see a role reversal here??

[Jim G]

I cook fairly well... I'm eating a home-cooked pizza as we speak :D I don't know about a correlation between photography and cooking, though...

[20droger]

Yep,,I'm a damn fine cook.. I did all the cooking for my family in Australia,, dinner parties, Christmas dinner all that kind of stuff..If I didn't cook no-one ate..

Here in Laos we have a housekeeper who is an excellent cook.. We also eat out a bit because it's so cheap, so now I rarely cook..

Back in Australia I'd watch all the cooking shows on the telly while my wife liked to watch the home renovation shows.. Does anyone see a role reversal here??
If it works in your family, go for it. I've never though that a penis was needed to change a faucet washer, nor a vagina to fry an egg.

When I went to high school (some guy named Plato was teaching), in sophomore year all girls were required to take a semester of Shop, to learn to do basic things, like fix a leaky faucet or change a car's oil, and all the boys were required to take a semester of Home Ec, again to learn how to do basic things, like (very) basic cooking, sewing on a button, or changing a diaper. I though it was a good idea then, and I still do.

As Robert Heinlein said (though his character Lazarus Long), a man should be able to build a house, deliver a baby, and cook a meal. Specialization is for insects.

[20droger]

I cook fairly well... I'm eating a home-cooked pizza as we speak :D I don't know about a correlation between photography and cooking, though...
Well, both are endeavors that have both mechanistic and artistic aspects, both require attention to details, and both, when done well, produce a product that is pleasing to others.

[neil_r]

I am a pretty good cook and my kitchen does not have a "Green Box Mode"

[mbellot]

I am a pretty good cook and my kitchen does not have a "Green Box Mode"

You must have an awesome set of pans.

:p

[tupper]

My wife won't let me in the kitchen...

Quite the opposite.. I dont let my girlfriend in the kitchen haha

[Aaagogo]

if guys can't cook in these modern times, then prepare to go hungry, eat junk food or spend money at restaurants.

I'm trained by my mum, grandma, and have held kitchen jobs for about 5.5 yrs total.

I can hold my own in the kitchen, but the only problem is, I'm so used to cooking in big kitchens, I make quite a mess, ie, use alot of prep equipment and absolutely HATE cleaning or doing the dishes after I cook

[Woolburr]

I can cook for finicky eaters...guess that qualifies me for better than good. ;)

[20droger]

You must have an awesome set of pans.

:p
All us good cooks have awesome pans.

Just like all the good photographers here on POTN have 1Ds Mark IIIs and nothing but "L" lenses.