In today’s world of young people who have spent most of their lives eating what their mother cooked or in fast food restaurants, cooking might be a major mystery to them when they “get their own place” and have to cook something to eat. Cooking for beginners is probably far from their minds at the moment.

Face it, Top Ramen Noodles only go so far in any diet. Even tossing some frozen peas in that soup will not satisfy you or impress a guest for dinner.

Carol’s book, “So You Have Never Cooked Before,” is just the solution to make new cooks into experts in their own kitchens. It contains step-by-step directions on how to cook eggs, pasta and the ever-popular hamburger. Those three instructions will keep any new cook able to whip up a snack or satisfying meal, while reading the other quality advice in her book.

Even if you do not have a clue about what needs to be in your kitchen, other than a coffee pot and a microwave, Carol has a comprehensive list prepared for you. That list includes measuring utensils, cooking and preparation utensils, pans, skillets and knives. Armed with the list you can start buying what you need slowly on “survival mode” and build up to a “Martha Stewart clone” as you can afford and need it.

Carol has included a necessary pantry list so you can quickly whip up a quick meal or dessert when your parents or friends drop in.

One of her chapters will lead you step-by-step through boiling water, in case you want to make some Top Ramen Noodles – you know, when you are hungry and McDonald’s is closed.

This ebook is well worth the purchase price. Check it out here. Parents, you might consider it as a necessary item to be tucked in your child’s suitcase when they leave your nest and branch out on their own.

Pat Graham

admin@kitchenblogging.com