Dave Jones > wrote:

> I am a single male living on convenience meals at present and I would like
> to start cooking proper meals (like mother used to do). Does anyone know of
> any websites or books which explain cooking right from the basics please.

See

* <http://www.azcentral.com/home/food/cooking101/>
Cooking 101.

and

* <http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/>
Cooking guide for beginner cooks.

Victor