My Teen Can't Cook?

[MrsTragicClown]

I am noticing this now after a Sim week of playing. My teenage sim goes to make a salad and the money vanishes but at the same time the option for her to cook just disappears!?!? Serve Dinner- Garden Salad $12 and she can't cook it? I tried to reset her but that didn't change anything she still can't cook?  This is something I have never seen before! I know she can cook because I had her make a salad a week ago so... what happened!??? 

[ManiSims]

Can anyone else in the household cook? (I'm guessing yes because you said this had been happening for a sim week, but still, can't hurt to ask). It might not be a problem with her specifically, it may be the fridge or something.

[JudesSims]

Nobody can cook in my families. I've quit playing Sims 4 until the bug is fixed. After all, one of my heirs is a cook.

[grimsoul]

I had this problem also. For me repairing the game fixed it.
Open Origin and right click on the Sims 4 and in the menu that pops ups select Repair Game. Hope this will help you also. Good luck.

[JudesSims]

Thanks, grimsoul. I'll try that tomorrow when I play again.

[Playalot]

I had this problem also. For me repairing the game fixed it.
Open Origin and right click on the Sims 4 and in the menu that pops ups select Repair Game. Hope this will help you also. Good luck.

This is the 'fix' that has worked for me on multiple times. It seems like this bug reappears after a while of game time. Easily fixed, if somewhat temporary.

[JudesSims]

@grimsoul, @Playalot...Repairing the game didn't work for me. I've also tried a factory reset and a complete reinstall. I'm at a loss at this point.

[MrsFlynn]

Hi Jude,

I was hoping a repair or doing a factory reset would work. Stupid question... Have you tried deleting all the cache files?

Delete Cache Files - http://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/09/delete-cache-files/

Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 >

It's safe to delete the localthumbcache.package file

- In the cache folder (Do NOT delete the folder)
cache –> *.cache (all files ending in cache)

- In the cachestr folder (Do NOT delete the folder)
cachestr –> All content can be deleted

Delete Origin Cache Files - http://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/09/delete-origin-cache-files/

I am not entirely sure this will help. But you didn't mention if you've tried it or not. So I thought I'd ask.

MrsFlynn

Edit --

Still looking into the problem. Have you tried starting a new game for testing purposes to see if you have the same issue?

[JudesSims]

Yeah, MrsFlynn...I did all that. After the sixth Origin repair, I can finally cook. Sheesh!