Learning to Cook at 30

I spent most of my twenties eating out or ordering in. This year, I decided to finally learn to cook properly.

Starting Simple

The key was starting with basics—eggs, rice, simple stir-fries. No fancy recipes, just techniques.

What I’ve Learned

• Mise en place is everything
• Salt early and often
• Let the pan get hot before adding food
• Mistakes are just learning opportunities

Three months in, I can now make a decent meal from whatever’s in the fridge.