Jesse McCartney is all about The Food Network these days.

The 22-year-old musician recently sat down with Parade magazine to dish about his love for cooking, purity rings and dedicating his time to his favorite charities. Check it:

On good friends Jonas Brothers and their purity rings: “I never wore a promise ring like them. It’s a big step for them to be open about their virginity. I’ve seen them take a lot of heat. But I respect them, if that’s what they want to do. It’s cool.”

On giving back to the community: “She’s [my mom] a cool chick… [I] grew up in a Christian household. We went to church every Sunday. I do think it’s my duty to give back. That’s why I’m involved with St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Bono is my inspiration—not only as a rock star but as a humanitarian. We aren’t just put on this earth to sell records. Maybe it’s because of my upbringing, but I do consider myself a moral guy.”

On his favorite TV show: “All I watch is the Food Network. I took a cheesemaking class a few weeks ago, and I told my family and friends to only get me kitchen stuff on my birthday. I’m into every kind of cookbook and anything by Anthony Bourdain. I’d love to own a restaurant if I could find the right chef.”

On finding the right girl for him: “She’ll have to be someone who likes to eat my cooking. Or, at least, she’ll have to pretend.”