Can you cook?
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
Michael P Butler wrote: Can you cook? Damn straight I can. Always enjoyed cooking and am reasonably good at it. I don't follow recipes though. I prefer trying my own combinations (mmnn stir fried prickly pear and chicken slivers in ginger sauce.) My mom is a *really* good cook so I learnt from her and yes I am sure everybodies mom is a good cook but believe me my mom could be a chef in a 5 star restaurant. (so nyaa! My mom is better than yours ;) .) Michael P Butler wrote: was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. Cook, check, clean, check, sew, errr no, washing, check. My worst is ironing. I am hopeless at it and I will do anything in the house to get out of having to iron. People ask "don't you have a dish washer?" when they come to my family home and my mom and dad point at me and go "sure we do." Of course all of this, except cooking, is why you have a maid :) regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
Yes I cook, but but not deserts, everything else yes, and I'm pretty good at it! Max.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
I think this will answer the question nicely. :) /ravi "There is always one more bug..." http://www.ravib.com ravib@ravib.com
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
Of course I can ;) Fortunatly my wife doesnt insist to cook herself, so I can enjoy it almost everyday. But my wife has a little problem with MY cooking: she got to make a diet at least once a year :-) Ok, is it my fault that I love creamy sauces and sweet pies? After all, the "best" cooks are mostly men (which raises the question: Are men more proud when they cook? Do they need more publicity when cooking?) And for the rest of the "housemanship"... I dont mind to clean, sew, wash or iron.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
In my student days, I used to make beans on toast, the only problem was that I kept having to buy new toasters:) But seriously, When I was a student, the girls couldn't believe that an Indian guy, away from his mother, could be self sufficient. I got tired of explaining over and over, so I would drop the beans on toast line when asked how I survived without mum. It always got me a smile and sometimes got me invited to the lady's flat for a meal. Paresh Solanki You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead - Stan Laurel
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I think this will answer the question nicely. :) /ravi "There is always one more bug..." http://www.ravib.com ravib@ravib.com
Ravi Bhavnani wrote: I think this will answer the question nicely. Any chance you are going to finish the piece? It was just getting to the interesting bit and then "to be continued" flashed up. Worse than watching Bablyon 5 and just as the captain is about to be maimed they go to the credits and say "in the next episode..." Aaarrgghh! :) Funny bits: He was also the owner of a tempermental though well-meaning Volkswagen Bug that could be driven through gear changes without using its clutch. hehe I shall simply call Freddy, because disclosing his real name (Farrokh Langdana) would be nothing less than an invasion of privacy. LOL poor chap regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
I can burn toast and cpu cores with ease. Why? Are you thinking of moving in with somebody from here? Anyone we know? Como'n give!
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In my student days, I used to make beans on toast, the only problem was that I kept having to buy new toasters:) But seriously, When I was a student, the girls couldn't believe that an Indian guy, away from his mother, could be self sufficient. I got tired of explaining over and over, so I would drop the beans on toast line when asked how I survived without mum. It always got me a smile and sometimes got me invited to the lady's flat for a meal. Paresh Solanki You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead - Stan Laurel
Paresh Solanki wrote: It always got me a smile and sometimes got me invited to the lady's flat for a meal. Man us guys will try any pickup-line won't we? Paresh Solanki wrote: the girls couldn't believe that an Indian guy, away from his mother, could be self sufficient From what I know nobody in an Indian family ever officially leaves home. Each new "home" is simply an extension of the family house. Their mom or aunty or granny or granny-thrice-removed is always over at their place looking ancient and wise and offering us "white kids" strange and searingly hot Indian delights. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront
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Paresh Solanki wrote: It always got me a smile and sometimes got me invited to the lady's flat for a meal. Man us guys will try any pickup-line won't we? Paresh Solanki wrote: the girls couldn't believe that an Indian guy, away from his mother, could be self sufficient From what I know nobody in an Indian family ever officially leaves home. Each new "home" is simply an extension of the family house. Their mom or aunty or granny or granny-thrice-removed is always over at their place looking ancient and wise and offering us "white kids" strange and searingly hot Indian delights. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront
Paul Watson wrote: From what I know nobody in an Indian family ever officially leaves home. Each new "home" is simply an extension of the family house. Their mom or aunty or granny or granny-thrice-removed is always over at their place looking ancient and wise and offering us "white kids" strange and searingly hot Indian delights. That's pretty much the way things have been with my family ever since I can remember Paresh Solanki You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead - Stan Laurel
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
Heck yes, I can cook, and I do so for two main reasons: 1. It is a heck of a lot cheaper and can be more nutritious than eating out or geting prepared foods. 2. As an extension of the article you posted.. there are an increasing number of career women and femenists out there these days. I bet they could appreciate a guy who can do the cooking. ;P The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
Michael P Butler wrote: (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing) I once sewed some buttons back onto a coat. The first one took 35 minutes. I got the second one down to 20 mins. Then my girlfriend got mad and took over. She did the other 3 in about 5 minutes. I think i'm just incompentant. But i did do that thing where you kind of offset the button so it sticks up some so it'll go through the coat. It was a high quality job. Sorry to dissapoint you all with my lack of a witty or poignant signature.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1805000/1805031.stm I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing). I was washing up at the age of three, standing on a bucket to reach the sink at my Grandma's. I still enjoy cooking, even though I don't get as much time to do it as I like. Michael :-)
Michael P Butler wrote: I was brought up to be able to look after myself, cook, clean,sew, do the washing etc. I *can* cook, so long as it involves spooning something into a bowl and hitting reheat on the microwave... Actually, I am fairly good at cooking, especially to a recipe, though like Paul I prefer the "hmm... maybe if I added a bit of this and a bit of that" approach. I also have all kinds of wierd and wonderful domestic skills, including (but not limited to): - ironing, I learnt that when I was in the scouts, as I had to iron my scarf each week. - operating the washing machine, so long as thier is someone on hand to tell me the temperature I should be using. - sewing, I learnt that from my Grandma a long time ago. We used to make cushions together. - knitting, I learnt this form my mum, and can even do a few of the more basic patterned techniques. I was so surprised when in high school I was the only person to put up my hand to say I could knit! (followed shortly by a withdrawl and the comment "oh, Knit? I through you said drink". *phew*) ________________ David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I loathe people who keep dogs. They are cowards who haven't got the guts to bite people themselves" - August Strindberg
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Michael P Butler wrote: (Okay, I never got the hang of the sewing) I once sewed some buttons back onto a coat. The first one took 35 minutes. I got the second one down to 20 mins. Then my girlfriend got mad and took over. She did the other 3 in about 5 minutes. I think i'm just incompentant. But i did do that thing where you kind of offset the button so it sticks up some so it'll go through the coat. It was a high quality job. Sorry to dissapoint you all with my lack of a witty or poignant signature.
Jon Hulatt wrote: I once sewed some buttons back onto a coat. The first one took 35 minutes. I got the second one down to 20 mins. Then my girlfriend got mad and took over. She did the other 3 in about 5 minutes. I think i'm just incompentant. But i did do that thing where you kind of offset the button so it sticks up some so it'll go through the coat. It was a high quality job. If I'm not in a hurry, I take mine to be dry-cleaned. They replace missing buttons and restitch the pockets, etc. Worth the money [and they clean it too :)]. BTW, I can sew, I just have better things to do with my time! Regards, Ray