...I see. I'll see about that when I meet him.

[ If she ever does. ]

When necessary, yes. I may not have much experience, but I have the knowledge. Researching recipes is simple.

[ She mostly relied on leftovers set aside by her parents back home, but food wasn't always readily available. While she could rely on her case worker to make the meals, she didn't like to rely too much on adults to care for her. ]

Let me know how it tastes. I went exactly by the book.