Would you trust this young man to cook all the meat for your neighborhood party?
Grandson Nathaniel didn’t change his pose when I stalked him with the camera. I labeled this shot the Relaxed Chef. Nothing was burned, and nothing was underdone. If he had been nervous, it would not have been due to grilling burgers and brats. He knew he was going to be put on the line at work in an hour. His first week at the steakhouse was spent peeling potatoes and prepping food. He was a line cook yesterday, along with two others. The restaurant was not busy, and they worked as a team, making this a good starting experience for him.
Mehrling Muse 
You made him cook with a tie on? Yes, I would absolutely trust my burgers to him. I’ve seen his cakes!
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Oh, no!!! I would not require my personal chef to wear a tie. This is the boy who has chosen to wear a suit to class since middle school. He’s a rising senior now and has no plans to abandon that choice. He didn’t get the dress-up gene from me.
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He is one of a kind. You must be proud!
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I like Nathaniel’s dress sense- it is rare to find a youngster prefer formal dress at all times. I think it shows respect.
Susie
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He looks handsome, but I’d be so hot in that long sleeve shirt and tie. I have to get in my grubbies for some jobs.
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I wouldn’t work in good clothes, either, but he seemed to stay cool.
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Well you know, in certain very warm countries they go out dressed from head to toe, so who knows?
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I would trust him in a heartbeat! He looks so calm, like he would shrug off any kitchen difficulty and fix it right away. Great kid!!
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He is learning to fix mistakes. I’m thrilled he doesn’t wail and moan when a dish is not up to his standards. That behavior, in itself, could ruin a dinner party.
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My son’s chore in middle school was to cook dinner. He’s an amazing cook!
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There is nothing like practical experience!
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