About Matt

Why hello there! Thanks for checking out my blog. You probably want to get to know me better, considering you’re reading this now. Well, My name is Matthew Wood, and I absolutely love to cook. Actually, it’s more than love, it’s passion. I’m fifteen years old, but that doesn’t stop me from making great food and experimenting like a chef. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, most of it meal prep. As far back as I can remember I was helping my parents cook, learning valuable skills. I also watched a ton of cooking shows, learning advanced cooking techniques, and how and what flavors pair well together. After all that learning, I’m confident that I know a thing or two about cooking.

What got me in to cooking?

Glad you’re wondering! Long story short, it was kind of something that I had to learn if I didn’t want to worry about my health. I’ve struggled with anorexia in the past, and I feared eating out at restaurants or making pre-prepared foods. So what did I do? I made my own meals from scratch. I liked cooking before that, but I never really made my own meals, just helping my family make dinner. Watching cooking shows also played a big part in my love for cooking. Just watching other people cook can even be enjoyable!

What kinds of things do I like to cook?

I have an extremely diverse palate, and I will eat just about any food, as long as it doesn’t hurt my stomach. I’m not afraid to try any food, even if it smells identical to a pair of sweaty socks after a tough workout.

However, there are some exceptions; the only meat I will eat is seafood. This diet is known as pescetarianism , and I follow it because of its sustainability; red meat produces much more carbon dioxide emissions than any other food. I continue to eat fish because it is an extremely nutritious food, containing proteins, B Vitamins, Vitamin D, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

My favorite food group has to be vegetables. I absolutely cannot have a complete meal without a side of green beans or steamed broccoli. They’re just so good! I love their satisfying crunch. And, they can be seasoned however you please!

I also love legumes, like chickpeas, black beans, etc. Not only are they extremely nutritious, they’re also super versatile! You can mash them, mix them with rice, use them as a meat substitute, turn them into a dip, and so much more!