hello carrol, thanks for your email. mum was 2 days of her 75th birthday. as for cooking. well i use the microwave and my george forman grill. i had crab sticks for my tea. wasn't very hungry. i sometimes have trouble with my guts. today was one of those days. thanks for everyones support. take care. love si ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1390 / Virus Database: 1516/3764 - Release Date: 07/14/11