Cooking at home is, quite simply, good for the soul. When you’re cooking at home, you’re constantly learning something new, you’re able to relax in your environment, and you’re feeding yourself and your family whole, healthy foods. 

Though we’re also deeply aware that… cooking is a form of edible art! Some of the best Chefs are often called “artists”, because cooking is definitely a work of art.

Here are some reasons why cooking is a form of edible art!

Reasons Why Cooking is a Form of Art
Creativity is key

When you’re creating your masterpiece, whether on a canvas or in the kitchen, a certain level of creativity will always take it to the next level. When you’re cooking, a recipe might be a good base level for a dish you’re creating at home, but you should always listen to your intuition, too. Want a little more pepper here or a little less basil there? Trust your gut! Prefer your steak a little less done than the recipe suggests? Your individualized tastes and preferences are what matters! When you start working on a recipe, allow yourself a little room for extra creativity to really take your work of art to the next level.

Tastes are subjective

If you love a dish, somebody else might find it to be really distasteful… and likely the other way around. Perhaps you prefer Impressionist art and Vegan dishes. Great! Then don’t feel like you have to validate preferences to the person that prefers Modern art and thinks a big, juicy burger is a good idea. Or maybe you prefer photography and Indian cuisine. That’s cool, too! Ultimately, what you believe is best is really what matters and should be hung proudly on your walls and carefully crafted in your home kitchen.

Practice Perfects

Picasso didn’t step up to his first canvas knowing what to do. He started by learning the “how to paint” basics, then continually adapted, learned, and adjusted based on experience and inspiration across his lifetime! Likewise, cooking at home should be a continual learning process. Learn the basics first - what flavors combine, what techniques work best, what individual ingredients should fit on your plate for a cohesive and nutritious meal? From there, you can continue to adapt and learn as inspiration strikes. Practicing those basics consistently each time you’re in the kitchen will ensure that you’re able to spend more time crafting unique flavors, developing dishes that fit your personal tastes, and creating dishes that your whole family will love.

Cooking is visual

Of course much of the cooking process is incredibly experiential and tactile. You’re moving around the kitchen, testing the food to see if you need more salt, and adjusting recipes based on your preferences. Though just like a painter adding their final signature with flourish, the way you plate your dishes becomes your own act of flair. Mixing colors and textures on the plate, adding a slight drizzle of sauce, or popping a small garnish on top makes even the most simple dish really pop. Cooking can be really pretty!

Cooking should elicit an emotional response

Just like the most grand pieces of art in the museum, the best dishes tell a story. It’s the pasta made with love in a kitchen full of laughter; it’s the cheese board carefully crafted to be enjoyed at the family reunion; it’s the meatloaf grandma used to make that is simply good for the soul. Cooking on a day-to-day basis is good practice, but when there is love and intention put into a dish, it becomes a true masterpiece. Try out those old, family recipes next time you’re in the kitchen and let your palate come to life!

So you’re ready to cook artistically?

Great! Check out our calendar to see which classes pique your fancy by clicking here.

We also have Kids Camps and classes for the younger cooks in your household happening now. Kids ages 11 and up are welcome to come in to learn to cook for their whole families by clicking here!

 No matter which classes you sign up for, we’re so looking forward to seeing you back in the kitchen.