You've never had waffles before? I can make them plain or with buttermilk. Buttermilk ones tend to be fluffier, but the plain ones are sturdier if you're gonna put a lot of toppings on it. Like whipped cream, fruits, that sorta thing.

[That piques his interest.]

Well, anyone can learn to cook. It just depends on what you want to cook. I'm not too good with Japanese foods, but I could help you with others.