Never mind the immediate prospect of low wages and long, grueling hours on her feet in a stuffy, chaotic kitchen. Love, yes, love's got everything to do with it. And it was time to take care of me . Launching a new career doesn't scare me one bit. Plus I'm healthy and strong.
Cooking is hot.
Restaurants are mushrooming. Chefs have become stars. Today, anyone who masters the culinary arts can count on employment. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts 500,000 new jobs for chefs and cooks over the next 10 years.