Why should one learn to cook? There are many arguments for and against learning to cook. And there are also many excuses not to cook.

Besides being a basic lifeskill, cooking can instill a feeling of accomplishment and pleasure. Cooking can also be a springboard to other benefits such as improved health and wellbeing, increased social connections (especially when food is shared with family and friends). Cooking can unleash an often untapped creative side. And for those on a tight budget, cooking can be a lot cheaper and tastier than eating out!

Last Updated 19th May 2007