Influences- Dave Hucks

My Father-In-Law, Dave, was a big influence over my cooking. When I started dating his daughter (my wife Kelly) she had been vegetarian for many years at that point. Dave and V (Mom-in-Law) had me over one evening at their previous house in Virginia Beach for a cook out. We were grilling veggies and it was Dave's first try at Tofu. They had expressed concern over the vegetarian diet because Kelly had not been too interested in Nutrition; she was mainly against Animal Suffering and, at that time, couldn't have cared less about getting the necessary vitamins. We had a great conversation that evening and I began to think moreso about making sure we got sufficient nutrients. I think that over the years Dave's questioning of our diet kept me on my toes and made me a better Cook. I feel that I have shown them how you CAN get all your vitamins eating a well-balanced vegetarian (vegan) diet. I hope to have impressed Dave to a degree with my skills and knowledge. Dave and I have a lot in common; both Kelly and V do not cook, leaving the cooking to us. I know I have relished this experience because cooking is something I love to do. I have also loved eating Dave's vegetarian Stir Fry and Pizza. I hope that our relationship as Father-In-Law to Son-In-Law will only continue to grow; I thank him for making me a better Cook.