July 17, 2003
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Jamming on the Hill
My son, Michael constantly surprises me. (I'm learning to freak out less and less as time goes by.) One of the things that he really likes to do is cook. Now I have this MOM thing, which I inherited from my Mom and she probably got from hers, that kids are not supposed to be cooking. Oh, its okay if they make the occasional PB&J sandwich, but anything that involves use of the oven or stovetop is just strictly for the adults in the house.
Michael is fascinated by all aspects of food and cooking. He tells me he wants to be a chef when he's a "grown-up Daddy." So he cooks. For about the past 7 or 8 months, he's been the breakfast king. Because I don't much like food in the morning, I was happy for him to have taken over this chore. But he doesn't just pour cereal, oh, no. He makes oatmeal, eggs, pancakes, and muffins. I sip my tea and try hard not to feel guilty for letting him do "my" job.
He worries about me and my eating habits which I find odd. He follows me around and says things like, "Mom, it's not healthy for a woman to only have tea and toast. You need to eat something with more nutritional value. How about I make you an omelet?" o_0 It's not like I'm underfed or anything, so I'm not sure why he feels he must remind me to eat.
Today, he has informed me that it's time for his next lesson. He wants to learn to make jam. Well, we happen to have many many blackberry bushes here on the hill, and they are loaded right now. So the kids and I are picking blackberries and making jam this afternoon. Then I'll be giving him a biscuit lesson.
Comments (25)
OOoooooh! Berries! Have fun with little Emeril! *Rorschach*
rock on! go michael!
This is great - teach that boy! Chefs make great $$ too. I'm the same way about kids cooking though-makes me nervous if it involves heat of any kind.
My daughter has always liked watching the cooking shows on tv though - since she was about 5.
Hehehe! You never know, he might be the next Emeril or Paul Prudhomme...get him an apron and let him go for it!
ohhhh, homemade biscuits with jam? Michael, you have won my heart already--imagine the wimin he has yet to woo.
I envy a youngster who knows what he wants to do while it is still early in life. Michael has learned what it feels like to move with his inspiration. Wowee. How old did you say that boy is??? Remarkable.
God Bless - Dale o/
Yum!
How fun.... I can't remember how old is he?
He be jammin'
I wish my son had been like that, you want to think how lucky you are you can sit back annd enjoy I would like to borrow him I hate cooking I had a job to get my son to eat anything but biscuits ans cereal. He would sit for hours in front of greens or sprouts left on his plate and it was always me that weakened, not him. He never ate anything he didn't want. I now think that is why he developed diabetes aged 26. Was it my fault but I couldn't force feed him. Cheers Marj
Yummy, yummy, yum yum
Sounds like Michael has the potential to be a chef!
Instead of feeling guilty think how you are encouraging him to the first step on the ladder of something that he really wants to do (at least for now).
I love the look of your site. Its always so stylish.
Not commenting from the Moon cos of not wanting links. I have been so saddened by my lover's father's death and other things going on that I haven't had the heart to write anything sensible at all. Maybe soon.
Oh, yea! He sounds like my Alyssa (who loves to cook and tells me what I should eat.) Girl, your 'job' is to work yourself out of a job! I say move over and share the kitchen (and enjoy it while it lasts!) I think it is great when they learn to cook, especially with him being male... extra perks! Besides, there is lots of unit study material in the kitchen!
Wow...I've been out of the loop for a while and look at the changes since I've been gone! The site looks awesome and there's a beautiful face, to go with the name.
My son is also intent on becoming a "world famous" chef. I, however, had no qualms about turning the kitchen over to my child. I do it thankfully and as often as possible!
Peace,
Angie
Yay for the boy!!
-- Lise
It ' s simply wonderful what you relate , Terri . Amazing ! Unfortunatly I don't remember how old Michael is .
I like also the new look of your site .
Love
Michel
My Mom always let us cook, even when my siblings and I were very young. It was more fun than playing with the little, plastic kitchen set that we had. I think you are doing the right thing, by letting your son taste his culinery tallents at an early age...who knows, maybe one day he will be a famous chef, and send the credit for his profession to you. -Kate
I think I was 30 before I got cleared by my mother to finally use the Cuisinart, so like you I have also probably been passed on the gene that makes me nervous with a child around knives and heat! Wanted to encourage you not to feel guilty that he's doing "your" job. When I read this I was reminded of an episode of Oprah in which life coach Martha Beck was her guest. Martha made the point that a mother's job isn't to be a servant, a mother is a teacher. That stuck with me as something that I wanted to remember should I ever have the privelage of being a mother.
I taught all my sons to cook... and so they do.. and well none have married yet... so no grandchildren... but I sure can get a good meal when they are around.. my daughter on the other hand.. can't cook to save her own life.. and is getting married in September.. ah.. but her beau can cook.. hmmm.. times they are a changing...
Bright Blessings Chel
SWEET!
Yum! Must have those scrumptious biscuits with it, or maybe some scones? Yes! Let's have scones!
Kira
Your son sounds amazing. Not surprising, for the offspring of an amazing mommy.
And yeah: hon? Tea-and-toast tsk tsk tsk. 
oh yummy!!!
You are very lucky. Cooking is a great life skill to develop and most boys won't give it a try. I grew up cooking and still love it, but I refuse to wear any apron.
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