[Laurel can't help laughing along. It was pretty funny. But she was listening to him at the same time.]

Okay. So cook with company, invest in a slow cooker and use a timer. [Counting them off her fingers as she speaks.] That's some pretty solid advice - I'll need to see if this place does have slow cookers. I haven't come across any but given the technology here it doesn't seem much of a stretch.

[Hopefully the coffee surprise will be a good one. It all came down to the taste test.]

I'd be happy to make some of my mac and cheese for you to try. In exchange for you helping me with cooking a roast. Or other various meat dishes. [A smile.] Sound fair?