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Home Ec was cut from the curriculum in our city schools about 7 years ago. My boys learned to cook and even use a sewing machine. By the time Missy was in that school - it was no longer available which I think is too bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHedd
Do kids still learn cooking at school in your area??
Oh and I still keep my "Joy of Cooking Cookbook" handy to refer to... I also love to watch Foodnetwork, where I continue to learn even now :D
I kind of know how to cook. I know enough so that if I was left alone for a while, I could eat without ordering take-out. During the summer each of us was in charge of one meal a week. My brother and I were partners because we couldn't make stuff on our own. One week we had mushroom filled meatloaf. It was wonderful! I really enjoy cooking, even if sometimes I don't know what I'm doing. :p :rolleyes: :D
Funny that you mentioned "Home Ec" - it was mandatory in Jr. High in my town (3/4 the year for girls, 1/4 for boys) and my mother nicely talked them out of me having to take it. She said "She can already put a meal on the table for six people, and she makes her own clothes. What were you planning on teaching her?" So I got to hang out and do independent study in the art room for 3/4 of the year. The other 1/4 (which boys had 3/4 of) was wood shop, and that I did do.
I was recently visiting with a friend from school, and we talked about that. She said ""I TOOK Home Ec - made an ugly blouse which I never wore, and don't remember learning anything useful."
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I was recently visiting with a friend from school, and we talked about that. She said ""I TOOK Home Ec - made an ugly blouse which I never wore, and don't remember learning anything useful."
Ha!!! I took Home-Ec too.....1/2 a year of cooking and 1/2 a year of sewing and yes, we made a blouse too.
....I failed them both.... :o
I didn't learn to cook much at home, my mom didn't want me to mess around in the kitchen. :eek: She was a fairly good cook, but only made country type meals, nothing too fancy, but she did that very well! :)
When I moved in with my first boyfriend, I was lucky that he liked to cook and I learned quite a few tips from him. As time went by, I started experimenting more with all the new things you could get, and I'm still learning. :)
These days, there are so many TV shows with excellent chefs you can learn from too. :)
The ex owner of a Bar John and I went to (Charlie's), was collecting cookbooks, he had boxes full of them in the cellar. When he died, the new owner wanted to get rid of most of them, so I got to pick the ones I wanted. :) They're all quite old and in english - with "funny" measurements, but I can still use a lot of the recipees from them.
I did learn a bit of cooking in school, but I don't remember any of that, apart from turning pancakes in the air. :D
That culinary classic The Joy of Cooking is pretty basic, even in the 1950s edition that my mom got for a wedding present. I go to my copy when I'm confronted with something that I'm not sure about. :confused:
Liz
I went on to study fashion design in college and made my own clothes for many years. <sigh> i just don't have the time nor the desire to do that anymore. Joy of Cooking is a staple in my kitchen (along with that old Red Gingham bound Betty Crocker cookbook), but the one I truly love these days is the Microwave Gourmet