Baking/cooking impaired?

[cmayer31]

For some reason the baking gene seems to have skipped over me. It's quite strange, my dad is a good cook, my brother is a good cook, and my mom is an excellent cook. I on the other hand can manage to screw up brownie mix out of a box; 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup water, 2 eggs mix with brownie mix and put in oven for ~45-50 min. I think the only things that I can cook without a microwave are eggs and grilled cheese.

Anyone else out there that was skipped when it came to cooking ability?

[Karen]

Everyone in my family can cook - it is a matter of being able to follow instructions, and then knowing when one can disregard them!

[Corinna]

Had to learn out of nessisaty broke as a kid and had child with huge allergys.

[Dorothy39]

Can I bake?

YES!!!


You are reading the words from a woman who threw out her very first batch of homemade bread for the vultures to devour!!!!

But, persistance pays off!!! If there is a will, there is a way.


I was raised by the World War 2 Generation women, so, of course, I'd better get it right!!! No box mixes allowed either!!! :eek

All I had to do was WATCH them and pay attention to detail!!!!

But, I do like those Boxed Brownies!!!!

[Sonia59]

Although I can't say I am a great cook I can cook and I love it! I love preparing elaborated meals for my guests, family or friends. I love good fresh ingredients, I love trying and learning new recipes. And I love eating good cook

[Suki Wingy]

*Raises Hand*

Everyone in my family can cook - it is a matter of being able to follow instructions, and then knowing when one can disregard them!

THAT'S where I went wrong. I'm hopeless at written directions

[Karen]

*Raises Hand*

THAT'S where I went wrong. I'm hopeless at written directions

Hmm, so next time, call one of us, and we can walk you through it! Get yourself a paperback Fanny Farmer Cookbook - they're great for explaining things, and then you can call me and say "On page 832 - how do I do that?"

[catnapper]

I can't cook to save mt life. Hubby even says I can ruin water.

But I can make some awesome cookies. Nobody can fiugure it out - my cookies are by far the best in the family.

[Kfamr]

Not impaired here.


I love to cook and I am good at cooking. However, I am a messy cook! That's why my dogs love me.

The only way I'll cook is if someone promises to clean dishes afterwards.

[cloverfdx]

It is hit and miss with me . I am shocking at baking things like brownies and cakes, but can make slices .

[BC_MoM]

I cannot cook! lol

[Logan]

I am an improving cook. I still have my mistakes, especially when trying new things, but the more you do it, the better you will be. I don't hear many complaints when I cook, around here, for sure.

[mina'smomma]

Not impaired here.


I love to cook and I am good at cooking. However, I am a messy cook! That's why my dogs love me.

The only way I'll cook is if someone promises to clean dishes afterwards.

I have the same baking arrangements with hubby

[Randi]

I can cook most any ordinary meal, and I'm especially good at making sauce. I got a compliment from a famous rock star once - he said my sauce was the best he'd ever had, and he had been eating in the best restaurants around the word, so that made me quite proud.

When it comes to baking a bread, it's a total different story. The taste is OK, but I could use it to defend myself, if neccesary, in case I couldn't find a baseball bat.

[Logan]

One more really big thing to consider, when you are baking, is to get to know your oven. Buy a thermometer so you can check the accurate temperature. I have learned (the hard way) that many times, just because you set it to 350º, it doesn't necessarily mean that is the temp in your oven, especially with electric ovens.

Logan