1st Question: Is this something not typically eaten anywhere but the south...cornbread and gravy? Eat it like biscuits and gravy, but instead of biscuits its cornbread and instead of white gravy its brown gravy. Its really good and yummy, but my new aunt from up north says that its not something anyone usually eats...however she did love it.
2nd Question: My new aunt also wants me to teach her how to cook...I'm only 17 but I'm a pretty good cook (If I do say so myself) and I owe it all to my granny and my mamaws. They are the BEST cooks in the world and taught me everything they know. Well, she wants me to teach her to cook but she's not very good. She even burnt the toast, lol. I always liked cooking, so it was pretty easy for me to learn...but I've never taught someone before, I've always been the one taught....so any ideas? Thanks for the answers!
2006-08-28 10:17:56 · 10 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
um, Edward I'm female also so her "hottness" really wouldn't matter
2006-08-28 10:23:03 · update #1
As a D**M Yankee (I came south, stayed and bought a house) I found alot of unusual dishes, and of course had to try some (My favorite thing now is boiled peanuts, and I turned my nose up to them for a year)
Oh age has nothing to do with teaching someone. Go for it. Start with a favorite cookie recipe, explaining the difference between tablespoons/teaspoons cups etc...Go onto something simple like mac and cheese from a box, let her read the directions and follow them. Think of the tricks granny and mamaws told you, to make it more simple, or give it more flavor or flair. Good luck, I love to teach cooking, or give out recipes. (BTW my 22 year old daughter burned mac and cheese, she does not care for cooking and says it doesn't matter she will marry a chef)
2006-08-28 10:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by Amy S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cornbread and gravy is good. Worst case is you try it and don't like it. But there is always fun in eating new things. As far as teaching her how to cook, there are tons of easy and quick things you can start with and move on from there. Its not hard to teach someone how to cook. Either do it and explain what you are doing and why you are doing it or have her do it and talk her along through the process. I'm sure you'll do a fine job teaching.
2006-08-28 17:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st question- I think I understand that you are southern and you made the brown gravy and cornbread. Well, I'm from up north too and I have never heard of it. But every time I have ever tried a southern dish - I have liked it. So it must be good.
2nd question - I think any one can learn to cook if they can follow simple directions one step at a time. Just start her out on simple recipes that are like 5 ingredients or less - see how it goes. Just be patient, answer all her questions (even if they seem like dumb questions) and you will probably have to repeat some things so be prepared to repeat instructions when nessessary.
Good luck.
2006-08-28 17:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had some Southern mawmaws too so I know about cornbread and gravy. Grits & Cheese, too.
Start Auntie out slow with the basics - and show her how to set the darkness meter on the toaster!
Cooking is a skill, just like driving an automobile, or reading, and anyone can learn. At my niece's high school, the special education students baked brownies and stuff to sell at breaktime and at lunch. Those kids could sell out with those cookies and cakes! Ask her what she wants to to learn - maybe fried eggs and sausage - or fried chicken. It's great you want to help her. I think I'll go make some cornbread now.
2006-08-28 17:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teaching someone to cook can be painful. So start easy and with a recipe, as a visual aid for the culinary impaired. I would suggest something easy that teaches alot about food being prepared according to time and consistency.
Meat Loaf, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a steamed vegetable.So a timed dish and two sides that involve fork testing for doneness.
Don't forget of teaching the importance of having everything finishing for serving at the same time, letting your Meat Loaf rest for at least 10 minutes so soak juices back into it, and how add the proper ratio of butter and milk to the garlic pots.
Good Fooding!
2006-08-28 17:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jason S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st question. I would try the cornbread and gravy and I would probably like it.
2nd question. I would be honored if someone enjoyed my cooking so much that they wanted to learn from me. also it would be passing down your familys wonderful cooking to another family that will enjoy it as much as you have.
2006-08-28 17:22:20 · answer #6 · answered by DVSKITTEN 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think she'll need some trial lessons. When I first started to cook I burnt some food as well, but I got better as time went along and I practiced. I think if you motivate, encourage and be patient she'll be a good cook :)
2006-08-28 17:21:47 · answer #7 · answered by blu2u1982 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should have a family day once or twice a month and have your family over and all of you teach her to cook. Or how about one lesson from a different family member once a week? Maybe Sunday dinners?
2006-08-28 17:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by Brooklyn Chick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) never tried that, but not so weird u can eat it
2) Go for it, there's always a first time
2006-08-28 17:24:46 · answer #9 · answered by dd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is she hot,if yes eat it
2006-08-28 17:20:05 · answer #10 · answered by edward h 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋