So here's the deal, my Dad used to say that cooking expresses love.  It's one of the ways we take care of ourselves and the people around us.  I've discovered over the years, that food is how I demonstrate love and concern.  (If you're familiar with the "5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman, my love language is "acts of service").  Whenever someone is ill, or facing difficulties, or celebrating life...my first thought is always "what can I fix that will help them feel loved?". 

This piece of my heart has increased over the years, and with it I've developed a love for cooking.  Cooking is part of who I am.  People usually enjoy my food (that's a plus!!).  Frequently I'm asked how to make something or asked to prepare a specific dish for someone.  I'm often surprised by how many people are intimidated by cooking.  So I got to thinking, there are all kinds of needs - working moms, people who like to entertain, people who want to learn to cook, etc, etc, etc.  I used to be intimidated in the kitchen too...so I decided to share what I have learned.  Here's my Golden Rule of Cooking:  "Put your heart into every dish you prepare." 

Make every thing you prepare an extension of you.  That may sound deep and overwhelming, but I promise you it isn't.  Whether bringing someone a meal, or baking a cake, or hosting a football party, my secret ingredient is love and care.  So let's do this together.  Fear be gone!  Intimidation get out! (As Beyoncé would say, "to the left, to the left")! 

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Let's show some love through cooking.  Welcome to my "Love Lab", or some would call it, my kitchen. 

Happy Cooking,
Chef Lorious