I'm not entirely sure how to answer this. Mom can cook, she taught me a lot of things...however...I have taught myself a lot also. I kinda have her beat on a few things though. lol
I don't know how to answer this one. It seems to be more for the men. My grandmother is a wonderful cook and I think mom is pretty good too. I never hated her food. I do have to admit that I'm pretty good also.
Oh my Ryan lol let me say this I picked this side because when my mom was alive she was the best cook hands down and she taught my sister her motherly secrets of cooking (her lime salad is the Sh*&)not saying my wife cant cook cause she can burn down the kitchen and I mean nearly kitchen just kidding but 2 out of 3 time she will manage to hurt herself in some way shape or form still got skills though.