Can your son cook?

Trust me when I say they learn real quick when living on their own

Give them credit--they learn quickly

KMom - My son can actually cook some basic stuff - spaghetti, sausage and eggs, etc. I actually learned when I sent him off to college this fall that he was more prepared than many to live on his own. He knew how to do laundry as well, which apparently he doesn't enjoy doing as demonstrated by the mounds he's brought home the couple of times he came home.

He has an older roommate who is also a pretty decent cook from what I understand. However, with their schedules, they don't have a lot of time to even eat, so fast food or mac and cheese end up be the fare most times.

And that's pretty much all they'll eat at school.

Beacause of the travel distance my guy never came home for Thanksgiving and they, the team , all got together for a great turkey dinner---you dont want to admit it but they manage better than you thinkm they can

TR - It really is a rewarding feeling to see them "surviving" so well on their own.

Does opening a pop tart count?

Just think of how many can't even clean up their room when they're in high school, but manage to survive four or five years on their own and emerge as adults capable of success.

Isn't it amazing what happens to them when the first digit in their age becomes a 2, instead of a 1?

My sons, 17 and 19, can both cook frozen pizzas and Velveeta Shells & Cheese - that's about it. They really like Mom to go and make them a sandwich or even an ice cream sundae. I guess I haven't done a very good job in that area yet, but I am confident that if left to their own devices, they would learn to read package directions or even a cookbook, and figure out how to keep themselves alive. Their dad cooks excellent pancakes, bacon & eggs, pork chops, spaghetti, etc.

When it comes to cooking, my son had a poor teacher......so.....at present, he cannot cook.....but he can tell you where the dining commons are on campus.....and

I don't think he'll move off campus....ever!

motto of my teammates and myself basically is: If it's frozen, we can thaw it....if it's not, where's Taco Bell?

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...Comes home for the first time for Thanksgiving...first night...makes grocery list...spends two hours on fresh garlic, pure virgin imported olive oil, napa chardonnay simmered, lightly breaded, tiger shrimp Scampi over a bed of fresh angel hair pasta and a tossed greeen salad with crumpled blue cheese dressing...Culinary Perfection!...Mrs 44 and I decided that night that this silly college experiment was over and a large left hand hitting live in Chef was much preferred...next night...frozen Pizza and tater tots...back to school with our blessings...so close yet so far...

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Both have inherited their Italian Dad's ability to cook.

You name it - they can cook it.

The younger guy is actually a better cook than the older guy.

Only other things as important as baseball - cooking and eating.

Mangia!!!

Based upon the older son's college experience, my younger is preparing to go off to college next fall. The baseball team will live in apartments and no meal tickets.

He has started collecting kitchen paraphernalia and appliances. Also, collecting recipes from the Food Channels show 30 minute meals.

Don't get me wrong, he can scavenge with the best of them. But, he is capable of making anything. Based upon our home experience I hope his room mate likes to clean all the dirty dishes!

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You name it - they can cook it.

Mangia!!!

Cases and cases of Shea Bearnaise are ready and waiting!

jerseydad:

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Does opening a pop tart count?

Yes that counts...but actually preparing it (in the toaster) and then consuming it seals the deal!

He cooks, he bakes, and he eats.

He found out early in life that when the house is full of girls watching thier weight you have to fend for yourself.

Bless his heart, he hated eating burnt everything, so he learned to fend for himself.

My son has asked me to help him learn to make some of his favorites. There is a cookbook out that gives ideas for preparing top ramen. He prefers it fried. I bought a grilled cheese sandwich maker. He has a girlfriend going off to school also and her idea of grilled cheese sandwiches is throwing two pieces of bread and cheese into the microwave. I haven't tried one but my daughter says George Formans are great. He could also live on cereal.

LHP - I did take a George Foreman and a microwave for son. I know that he and the boys have used the microwave alot, but don't think they have the George Foreman. When I go up in a week and half, if they're not using it, I'm bringing it home! I would love to have one!!!

Lafmom and LH Pitcher~

Be careful, George can burn things, too.

lafmom and lhpitcher

Be careful. George can burn things, too.

My son can reheat something in the microwave. DOes that count? Actually my 12 year old daughter is a very good cook...but she needs to work on "clean up" part.

About two weeks ago, I got "the call." My 18 year old son, in colllege 600 miles away from home, and not what you'd call handy around the kitchen, called to ask, "Mom, how do you make that good pasta with the creamy sauce and chicken and broccoli but without the chicken? I was so SHOCKED, perhaps it was really his stunt double calling...He wanted to make it for his girlfriend, a vegetarian, in her apartment.

Ok. So I describe what he needs to buy, and what he needs to do, and yes, it was a deja vu moment, I could hear MYSELF (in college, 450 miles away from home) asking MY MOTHER How much? What do you mean, some What is a handful? HOW MUCH!!?? Exactly what he asked me, and sounded just as aggravated as I was back then...And of course, he periodically interrupted MY BUSY schedule, on a Sunday afternoon, for guidance and just general hand-holding...

The fettucine alfredo con broccoli cost him $47.00 to make--he needed to buy EVERYTHING. (The girlfriend did not have any supplies on hand, obviously not a cook).. But it was a success--she had two helpings!! My son reported that her roommates "were really impressed" with him...

So I guess if the baseball thing doesn't work out, he could get a job at "Olive Garden"...and perhaps not to bus tables...!

We just started a couple of months ago having our 15 yr old son(baseball) and 13 yr old daughter(softball) alternate cooking for the family on Wed each week(turned out to be the night we're around the most) and its been great. They pick the meal, cook and then clean up and have been excited about it each week so far. Give it a try!

My son has always been a cook. He never cleans up the mess.... He cooked for his GF this past weekend(valentines dinner) a full course meal. BBQ chicken (baked in oven)over rice, mixed veggies, salad and made butterfinger candy brownies. Plus he had candles, roses and rose petals all over his apartment!!! He also got her a gift from that store VS

Heard from roomie that all the guys were mad b/c his GF told all their GF's what he did