"I Cook, and I Cooked"

Flames dance high, pots simmer low
Aromas waft, as passions grow
I cook, and I cooked, through the years
Love served hot, through laughter and tears

I. Kitchen Rhythms

Chop, dice, sauté, the beat begins
Sizzling onions, garlic's sweet kin
Spices blend, flavors intertwine
A symphony, to please the divine

II. Feeding Souls

Nourishment for body, and heart's core
Comfort food, to soothe and restore
I cook, and I cooked, for those I adore
Sharing love, through every dish explored

III. Memories Made

Sunday roasts, holiday feasts
Family gatherings, warmest of treats
I cook, and I cooked, through life's stages
Creating traditions, in savory pages

IV. Experimentation

New recipes tried, flavors unfurled
Culinary journeys, to unknown worlds
I cook, and I cooked, with curiosity's spark
Discovering delights, in every culinary mark

V. Love Served

Every dish, a labor of love
A pinch of heart, sent from above
I cook, and I cooked, to bring cheer
Serving warmth, and banishing fear

VI. Legacy

Recipes passed, down through the line
Family secrets, forever divine
I cook, and I cooked, to leave behind
A taste of love, forever intertwined.

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