I could cook from quite an early age - purely because I liked it.
In England, you're allowed to have an opinion - as long as it comes out of your mouth.
What we call barbecuing in this country is actually direct grilling. In many countries, it also means cooking in an enclosed box with a heat source, ideally wood, all year round.
The whole idea is to earn the flavor. No one gives it to you.
But I read Catching Fire. I loved disappearing into a story.
From quite an early age I realised the effect that good food can have on others.