My son really loves cooking...

fluffnutter

A lad that can cook is going to be such a hit with the ladies when he's older. Hubba hubba.

DylanO

I recommend you buy him the Good Food food manual (sorry - I can't remember the correct name and I've lent it out so can't check). It's full of helpful tips and information about preparing different foods. I picked up my copy from Oxfam and it only cost me a few pounds (which believe me, is cheap for Oxfam!).

DylanO

Could you set him up a blog to write about his cooking experiences? If he ever does come to take it to the next level, that will give him a huge edge. It will also be a great way to keep track of his recipes and share them with others.

victory

I have two books that give you step by step and have sections on bread making, pasta, fish, meat, salads, with photos etc and the big book of Cook with Jamie, my guide to making you a better cook, I have all of Jamie's book, Economy gastronomy, Tania Ramsay, Delia how to cook....

I also have an encyclopedia on gardening and an encyclopedia of growing your own, we have disasters there like last year we only got 6 strawberries even with the greenhouse,special food for them:rotfl: others like the herbs and the toms were a great success, he loves making Jamies weird and wonderful full of ingredients salads:D

fluffnutter

DylanO wrote: »

Could you set him up a blog to write about his cooking experiences? If he ever does come to take it to the next level, that will give him a huge edge. It will also be a great way to keep track of his recipes and share them with others.

I think this is a nice idea. But it's worth remembering that the best blogs are written by people who've got a knack for writing. It's a real skill. This idea that everyone's got a book in them (or a blog) is a real fallacy. Well, perhaps they have, but it wouldn't be worth reading

Having said that, this lad might be a talented cook and a talented writer. In which case, can I marry him when he grows up?

daska

Judi wrote: »

I have to say my 22 year old son loves cooking and is very good at creating something out of nothing. Unfortunately, he didnt get his skill from me he just got on with it.

I'm sure all your son needs is encouragement, a few good cookery books and the ingredients. The rest will come naturally.

Hmmm... having watched how so many of my carer's prepare veg, even the ones who are very good in the kitchen, I think there's a lot to be said for being taught good knife skills. I sometimes wonder how they have any fingers left :eek:

daska

fluffnutter wrote: »

I think this is a nice idea. But it's worth remembering that the best blogs are written by people who've got a knack for writing. It's a real skill. This idea that everyone's got a book in them (or a blog) is a real fallacy. Well, perhaps they have, but it wouldn't be worth reading

Having said that, this lad might be a talented cook and a talented writer. In which case, can I marry him when he grows up?

But at the same time it would be partly for his reference - an on-line diary of his cooking adventures, he'd be able to see exactly how he progresses and, possibly more to the point, it's a good way of demonstrating that he has a genuine passion if he needs something for his 'hobbies' part on an application, or even if he decides to got to catering college.

ruby-roo_2

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If you are looking for volunteers, where your son can come round and hone his cooking skills, I will loan him my kitchen in exchange for a nice dinner. I will even provide the ingredients

How lovely that he is showing an interest in such a great activity. Lucky old you.