[smudgie]

My mother was a terrible cook, the fire brigade were called out when she tried to boil eggs. (I kid you not)
My dad taught me how to make Yorkies and the basics then I went into cooking/catering in my late teens and learned the rest.
As has been said, once you can read you should never starve.
Both son and daughter used to bake and cook from an early age, kids baking went to the oven then when they weren't looking it made its wayto the bin, this being when they were pre nursery and once they stopped treating pastry like playdough things changed.
Nothing like a good baking session on a cold winters afternoon to keep them entertained.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by smudgie

My mother was a terrible cook, the fire brigade were called out when she tried to boil eggs. (I kid you not)
My dad taught me how to make Yorkies and the basics then I went into cooking/catering in my late teens and learned the rest.
As has been said, once you can read you should never starve.
Both son and daughter used to bake and cook from an early age, kids baking went to the oven then when they weren't looking it made its wayto the bin, this being when they were pre nursery and once they stopped treating pastry like playdough things changed.
Nothing like a good baking session on a cold winters afternoon to keep them entertained.

Yeah my daughter loves to bake too

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by smudgie

My mother was a terrible cook, the fire brigade were called out when she tried to boil eggs. (I kid you not)
My dad taught me how to make Yorkies and the basics then I went into cooking/catering in my late teens and learned the rest.
As has been said, once you can read you should never starve.
Both son and daughter used to bake and cook from an early age, kids baking went to the oven then when they weren't looking it made its wayto the bin, this being when they were pre nursery and once they stopped treating pastry like playdough things changed.
Nothing like a good baking session on a cold winters afternoon to keep them entertained.

DangerMum, Smudgie. Gives a whole new meaning to that phrase; "Shells are exploding all around me".

[Daniel-X]

My mums a brilliant cook but a lot of her meals are quite complicated so she's only taught me basics. She knows how to make like ten different curries and has a huge spice cupboard but because it's so complicated she won't teach me yet.

I know how to make basics like bacon, sausage, fried eggs, cheese toasties, pancakes, pasta with a ready made sauce etc but I wouldn't be able to cook a meal on my own

I need to learn soon though I guess

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

My mums a brilliant cook but a lot of her meals are quite complicated so she's only taught me basics. She knows how to make like ten different curries and has a huge spice cupboard but because it's so complicated she won't teach me yet.

I know how to make basics like bacon, sausage, fried eggs, cheese toasties, pancakes, pasta with a ready made sauce etc but I wouldn't be able to cook a meal on my own

I need to learn soon though I guess

I excell with curry, but if you learnt to make just the basic sauce then you are well on your way to making any curry.

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

DangerMum, Smudgie. Gives a whole new meaning to that phrase; "Shells are exploding all around me".

Barmy beggar left them on the stove then went off over the road to see the married fella she was she was *cough* friendly with.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Barmy beggar left them on the stove then went off over the road to see the married fella she was she was *cough* friendly with.

Howling.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Barmy beggar left them on the stove then went off over the road to see the married fella she was she was *cough* friendly with.

[hijaxers]

My mothers cooking was beyond belief ! Her stews were see through and you could genuinely knock people out if you threw one of her rock cakes at em ! I complained about how cold the mashed potato always was , said she could keep it over heat whilst she was mashing it and she launched the whole lot pan and all straight at me - I ducked and it smashed the glass door ! I was amazed at how fab food tasted when i ran away at 15 and began to start cooking for myself, I cook very well and i enjoy cooking for others, its a very good skill to learn.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by hijaxers

My mothers cooking was beyond belief ! Her stews were see through and you could genuinely knock people out if you threw one of her rock cakes at em ! I complained about how cold the mashed potato always was , said she could keep it over heat whilst she was mashing it and she launched the whole lot pan and all straight at me - I ducked and it smashed the glass door ! I was amazed at how fab food tasted when i ran away at 15 and began to start cooking for myself, I cook very well and i enjoy cooking for others, its a very good skill to learn.

Bloody Hell Hijaxers - her cooking MUST have been bad.