Julie, from the time my kids were little I would sit them up on the counter while I baked and cooked. They stirred, mashed, poured, measured, and placed dished in ovens. They learned the tricks of the trade. [Big Grin]

Now my son who is living in an apartment with three other guys is the chief cook. He told the guys if they all pitched in for food he would cook.

Ross is a griller. As a result, our son asked for a grill for his apartment so he could do the same. Of course we obliged him. [Wink]

Your home sounds so functional! [Wink]