[SuziQ]

The problem with my generation (I am 23) is that not many girls can cook :(. Not in NYC at least.

Well, get yourself a good basic cookbook (with pictures and explanations of terms) and learn! I taught my two older sons to bake when they were in high school. They were motivated because they wanted something sweet one time some friends were coming over. I taught them how to make my Buttermilk Cake (a delicious Pound cake) and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Since going to college, they cook for themselves and friends. I got my 19 yr. old soph. at Carnegie Mellon a wok, chef's knife and other cooking stuff for his birthday (his request!).

And in honor of Cookie Exchange Sunday, I'll be teaching my 11 yr. old son and 13 yr. old daughter to bake cookies (my Fruit Cake Cookie recipe which I'll post in a little while). So use this opportunity to get some good recipes and AMAZE your friends!

[2Jedismom]

Just last night, my boys (age 6 and 3) made pumpkin pies. The six year old measured out all the ingredients himself after reading the recipe. The three year old cracked open the eggs, got them in the bowl (with only one piece of eggshell!) and mixed them up with a fork. Then, as the six year old stirred, the three year old added the eggs and the condensed milk. The six year old poured the mixture into the two pie shells and I placed them in the oven. The boys literally did the entire procedure with only supervision on my part. They were so proud of themselves!

[BrooklynGOP]

Don't get me wrong. I do cook, and I enjoy doing so for myseld, as well as others. However I think there is something very feminine and motherly about women who can and do cook.

[daisyscarlett]

Still waiting for your repost of the fruit cake cookies and that golden loaf bread. My printer was out of ink so I did not print out the thread from the other day. I decided to wait and print out all the recipes together. If you are not going to post both those recipes, please give me the days you originally posted them, if you remember. Thanks a bunch.