The hand washing is encouraging. Misa hasn't stocked up on too many perishable goods, with the way the power has been going in and out, but there are plenty of noodles and various dry ingredients in the cupboards. The refrigerator is limited to eggs, butter and some assorted fruits.

"Really? That's pretty impressive," she says, curious what he will come up with. She is a decent enough cook, but her repertoire is somewhat limited. "Do you cook a lot at home?"