I took the four and a half hour Secret of Spice cl...

I took the four and a half hour Secret of Spice class. The chef and the students who volunteered to help were patient, extremely helpful and thoroughly made even the students who were cooking-challenged feel competent. On top of a great class experience, there are a few things that were totally enlightening. And thus, I will never purchase store bought pasta again. I will invest in a spice grinder. I will use the whole seeds and fresh herbs whenever possible. Because, I learned that cooking is like working with computers: Garbage in, Garbage out. If you want a good time, a spiffy blue apron and chef's hat and a chance to learn something, try a class. It is worth it.