For some people, cooking is not something to do to survive. They like to entertain guests or impress people with their meals. Instead of the daily drudgery, it's a release of creative energy.

You have some people who have cooked while growing up, but the vast majority didn't participate in cooking at home at all, and they see a need for that in their lives. There are things that traditionally have been handed down through mom teaching daughter, but we're losing a lot of that, so there's a new need to learn basic skills.

I've found I need to be very specific about what type of equipment to use. Also, over the last 10 years, we find that more and more recipes use ingredients that are already partially prepared. Instead of relying on basic ingredients, they use mixes and frozen foods and things like that. Recipes are also using fewer ingredients.

Westin's move to completely smoke free fully supports our brand positioning of renewal and creating a healthier environment for guests and employees alike. We're giving guests, groups, and associates what they want, and our brand and our owner/operators are gaining a distinct competitive advantage in the process.

We have guest services people at the bottom of the mountain looking for it. We don't want our guests to be hassled and inconvenienced. When they're on our property we'll do what we can to assist in aiding their privacy.

We have foreign guests who smoke who we're alienating totally. People should be able to go outside.