Food is one consistency in everyone's lives. No matter who you are, you get hungry and need to eat. Although some prefer to frequent their favorite restaurants or order takeout, others take as much joy in preparing food as they do when eating it. Brett Geesey of Ronks views cooking as not only a means to create a delicious meal, but also a way to experience new things, connect with others and bond with his family.

Ten months ago, Brett created a Facebook group titled "parents teaching their children how to cook." Brett has worked as a chef and in kitchens for 15 years and was inspired to create the group after he began cooking with his 3-year-old son, Jameson. "It started off as me inviting him to cook with me and try new foods," Brett said. "He cracked his first egg at 3 and a half years old; since then, he was hooked."

Jameson, who is now 4 years old, won't start attending school until the fall, when he will become a student in the Solanco School District. But the young chef has already dredged cod fish and chicken, cooked lo mein and prepared breakfast frittata alongside other items on an impressive culinary resume. Brett explained that by teaching his son to cook at a young age, he is fostering a desire for him to try new things. "We want to steer away from him saying 'I just want chicken nuggets' and instead encourage more of 'Let's go into the kitchen and cook,'" Brett said. Even when they prepare something that isn't entirely healthy such as fried catfish, Brett and Jameson still prefer cooking to buying fast food.

Since Brett started the Facebook group, families around the world have joined the Geesey family on their culinary adventures. Brett's page now has over 1,000 followers, including chefs from Australia, Germany, New Zealand and parts of Asia. "I didn't realize how fast it would blow up," Brett said. "It's not just about food; it's about family bonding too. It's about getting in the kitchen together and having fun." While Brett and Jameson collaborate on the meals, Brett's wife, Katie, handles the baking.

Brett and other members of the Facebook group post cooking videos, share kitchen tips and exchange recipes. "They're learning a lot and posting their own videos too," Brett said. "It's amazing to see how many people are enjoying time with their children and cooking good food."

Brett currently works as a cook at the Fulton Steamboat Inn in Ronks and has explored many areas of the culinary arts throughout his career. For two years, Brett lived on the coast of Maryland so that he could learn to prepare fresh fish. He experimented with different ways to cook seafood and learned how to fillet fish before moving back home to Lancaster.

The Geesey family views cooking not only as a necessity, but also as a way to make family memories. Brett said that he remembers how his grandmother used to cook amazing food, and beyond the memories made alongside the meals, one of the most important aspects of cooking is helping others and experiencing new things together.

For more information, search for "parents teaching their children how to cook" on http://www.facebook.com.