Atiari

So a lot of you know that I wrote for different sites before I came over to Onrpg. One of the things I miss that I loved on the other site I wrote for was this weekly cooking column I did. Basically, it was written by a gamer (me) with some culinary training, for gamers.

The reason for it is that I know we generally will reach for whatever is easiest at the time. Hot Pockets, TV Dinners, ramen noodles, etc. These are not the healthiest of options, plus learning to cook can impress your special someone. the idea behind the whole thing is foods that can either be prepared in advance if desired, take little time to cook (15-20 minutes start to finish max), or get shoved into a crockpot/slow cooker to cook all day leaving you open for gaming.

What do you all think about that? Would you read articles that included recipes and pictures on how to prepare quick and easy foods? What about videos? Which would be best? Would you not care at all and probably not read it/watch it?

Serix

Honestly Ati, I think it would be an AWESOME idea, I love learning how to cook new things not only for the love of cooking, but because it's a great impressing skill.

If you do decide on doing this, I'd say go for the whole 9 wards, the recipes, pictures, easy foods, complex foods, and videos on how to.

If you ever need suggestions I'd be happy to help.

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daroth

Most of us would be too busy lurking or playing games to read I think....

I would read them :P

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zipykido

I get all of my cooking advice from Dave.

Kn7ghT

Know what I think?

I think you should stop waving your pan around like your the iron chief/dave.

This is onrpg, not cooking with Mr Admin.

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MrWafflez

How dare you insult hot pockets..

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Ronin

Well, videos might be an interesting touch, but I wouldn't think it's good to rely on them (video blog like), because they take the time to watch/load and usually are grumpy to scroll back and forth if they are web hosted; Having a somewhat simple recipe and description makes it easier to pick up all in a glance.
i am not saying videos won't be good, but just as some sort of addition, just like pictures.

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cloud775

sounds great ive always wanted to learn how to cook but ive never gotten around to it please follow through with this idea

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Atiari

The reason I am even considering it is because I really feel it would be valuable to the community. I spent 2 years studying cuisine with the Culinary Institute of America. Most of what was taught to me (outside of techniques) is useless to me since I do not intend on preparing food for a 4 star facility. This would basically be me teaching gamers how to make some foods that they can quickly prepare and eat that are healthier than pre-packaged alternatives.

I fully understand that some could care less, but if there is enough interest I will make it happen.

Let me also say that by learning to cook you can either impress your parents or impress your man/woman/sheep. Few would deny that having a significant other that knows how to cook is fantastic

Serix

Do it, before I hurt you D=<

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