The Story Behind Cook Well

Cook Well didn't start in a big cooking school or a fancy restaurant. It began in a small, tight apartment kitchen in Ohio, with a pile of dirty dishes and a smoke alarm that went off way too often.

I'm Adshi, and like many of you, I didn't know how to cook at first. My early twenties were full of kitchen disasters—hard chicken, pasta that was either too crunchy or too soft, and lots of burnt toast. I was frustrated and quite scared of cooking. Every cookbook I found used ingredients I couldn't find and steps I didn't understand.

Making Recipes You Can Trust

One Tuesday evening, after another "easy" recipe failed me, I realized what was missing: trust. Most recipes are written for perfect kitchens with professional tools. But in a real home kitchen, things are different. Ovens are too hot, knives are not sharp enough, and we are always in a hurry.

I decided to start Cook Well with one simple rule: Every recipe must be tested until it really works for everyone. I spent three years learning how cooking works—like why some fats are better for frying, how lemon or vinegar balances a heavy sauce, and why letting meat rest is so important. I wrote down everything, learning from my mistakes and using my successes to build this blog.

A Community for Home Cooks

Today, Cook Well has grown from a simple journal into a community of thousands of home cooks. But our goal is still the same: to give you the confidence to cook something great in your own kitchen. Whether you have only five minutes or five hours, we believe everyone should eat good food.

Thank you for being part of this journey. I am excited to see what you cook next!