I dont' remember exactly when or where I learned to cook but I know living on the farm when I was young made it very hard to not learn to cook. You were hungry and you needed to figure it out. Now the family would like to have some recipes that I guess I thought were pretty simple but unless you've made it before, it's easier to look at the recipe and learn that way. I hope you all enjoy it and keep it as a momento from your loving Mom or Grandma, whichever the case may be.