Cooking Basics 2

I got a bunch of response regarding what cooking basics are. Most of these were not on-line.

So here, I think, is a nice list of the basics that everyone over they age of 10 needs to know how to cook...unless they are rich and will always be that way but as the song said “Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one might run out.”

Coffee -even if you don't drink it- Why? Because according to the NCA Coffee Drinking Trends Survey 2000, 54% of the adult population of the United States drinks coffee everyday and an additional 25% drink it occasionally. Therefore you are likely to have a coffee drinker in your place at some point in your near future.

Eggs – Why? Because estimates show that the average American will eat 259 eggs a year. This data does not include my sister who won't touch eggs but my brother more than makes up for her avoidance.

An Entre/Meal – This was suggested by Mary on the comment section. I have to agree and up it to an entire meal because just because you know how to make meatloaf does not mean you should serve it unless you also have mashed potatoes and peas (for instance). Why? Because you need something to wow the new boyfriend with or to serve you parents when they come to visit, before you ask them for some money.

Cookies – Suggested by Joe. Why? Because you've been asked to bring something to the meeting, you are trying to sell your house, or you want to impress your date.

Hamburger and Chicken – recommended by my Boss Cindy. Why? These are staples of the American diet. It is important to know when they are done cooking and how to make the most of them.

Rice and Pasta – The typical American meal seems to consist of (as Eric once told me) “A slab of meat and 2 side dishes.” Often one of these side dishes is either rice or pasta so it is a good idea to know how to make these.

If you can think of anything else please drop me a line.

**Important Note** The statistics cited above are taken from sources that have reason to encourage people to consume more of the product studied. Please keep these numbers in mind as only guidelines which are likely inflated.