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Topic: Men Who Cook
Amelinng Joined Tue 08/12/14 Posts: 1547	Mon 01/12/15 08:39 AM
I'm sure most ladies love it when a man cooks, and cooks well.... a plus point, if I may say so! Hey, now - I'm just promising to BE ABLE TO cook. I make no guarantees as to quality! Who here likes macaroni and cheese from a box? :D No guarantees required.....if you make an effort to even cook from a 'box', then once you get the hang of it, with a little more effort, cooking from scratch could be possible. I taught my youngest son to cook and he loves to cook his own simple meals for lunch. And he will improve with time....as he is only 14.

Amelinng Joined Tue 08/12/14 Posts: 1547	Mon 01/12/15 09:23 AM
I'm sure most ladies love it when a man cooks, and cooks well.... a plus point, if I may say so! Hey, now - I'm just promising to BE ABLE TO cook. I make no guarantees as to quality! Who here likes macaroni and cheese from a box? :D No guarantees required.....if you make an effort to even cook from a 'box', then once you get the hang of it, with a little more effort, cooking from scratch could be possible. I taught my youngest son to cook and he loves to cook his own simple meals for lunch. And he will improve with time....as he is only 14. Its so important to teach our sons to cook! thats great about your 14 year old! Part success, part failure....my 14 yr old likes to cook, but my 18 yr old boy don't!!

jacktrades Joined Tue 09/11/12 Posts: 4395	Mon 01/12/15 12:08 PM
Eh, this is probably going to get moved to another board, but what the hax. Is cooking really seen as a valuable skill in males? To what degree should a man be able to cook - microwave dinners, macaroni and cheese, broiling filet mignon a la bernaise? Or is the only thing a man needs to know about cooking is to find the best little restaurant nearby? If he can cook, how often would he actually be expected to cook? I might be showing some sexism, here, but in my experience the best meals have always come from the women in my life. I've got a book full of family recipes, but my cookies still can't compare to my grandmother's. I love to cook and I am really good on the grill. I really like to cook for my dates and after being in the Restaurant biz for 20 years I can make a mean cocktail. I am not looking for any special credit I just enjoy it.

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Mon 01/12/15 12:10 PM
Eh, this is probably going to get moved to another board, but what the hax. Is cooking really seen as a valuable skill in males? To what degree should a man be able to cook - microwave dinners, macaroni and cheese, broiling filet mignon a la bernaise? Or is the only thing a man needs to know about cooking is to find the best little restaurant nearby? If he can cook, how often would he actually be expected to cook? I might be showing some sexism, here, but in my experience the best meals have always come from the women in my life. I've got a book full of family recipes, but my cookies still can't compare to my grandmother's. I love to cook and I am really good on the grill. I really like to cook for my dates and after being in the Restaurant biz for 20 years I can make a mean cocktail. I am not looking for any special credit I just enjoy it. Damn, I simply do not understand why you are still single!!

sweetestgirl11 Joined Fri 09/12/08 Posts: 30087	Mon 01/12/15 12:16 PM
Eh, this is probably going to get moved to another board, but what the hax. Is cooking really seen as a valuable skill in males? To what degree should a man be able to cook - microwave dinners, macaroni and cheese, broiling filet mignon a la bernaise? Or is the only thing a man needs to know about cooking is to find the best little restaurant nearby? If he can cook, how often would he actually be expected to cook? I might be showing some sexism, here, but in my experience the best meals have always come from the women in my life. I've got a book full of family recipes, but my cookies still can't compare to my grandmother's. any kind of sauce on a good steak is a travesty. a man who can cook is lovely :) my cookies are far better than my grandmas. she was not much of a cook and usually ate out. I really don;t see this as the responsibility or talent of one gender.

sweetestgirl11 Joined Fri 09/12/08 Posts: 30087	Mon 01/12/15 12:19 PM
Eh, this is probably going to get moved to another board, but what the hax. Is cooking really seen as a valuable skill in males? To what degree should a man be able to cook - microwave dinners, macaroni and cheese, broiling filet mignon a la bernaise? Or is the only thing a man needs to know about cooking is to find the best little restaurant nearby? If he can cook, how often would he actually be expected to cook? I might be showing some sexism, here, but in my experience the best meals have always come from the women in my life. I've got a book full of family recipes, but my cookies still can't compare to my grandmother's. I love to cook and I am really good on the grill. I really like to cook for my dates and after being in the Restaurant biz for 20 years I can make a mean cocktail. I am not looking for any special credit I just enjoy it. that reflects my observations that when men cook most seem to excel at a few specific recipes or style (gilling being primary - probably outdoorsy man in his element feeling)

kthnxbye Joined Fri 05/14/10 Posts: 112	Mon 01/12/15 12:20 PM
Give me a grill ( charcoal, none of the gas stuff) , some good steaks , hickory or mesquite smoking chips , a small quantity of bourbon for marinade , Worchestershire sauce ( also for marinade) ,nicely sized potatos for baking purpose along with the proper baked potato loading ingredients. Not a steak fan? Nice chicken breast with spiced rum for marinade instead is equally as tasty . Oh,am,sooo in!!! Charcoal grilled is awesome-the smoky aroma,the juiciness and taste..... Yuuummmmm!!! The alcohol gets cooked off so you won't get a buzz but it leaves a unique taste that iz better than any restaurant . Pretty simple put steaks or burgers in a glass baking pan and stick 'em in the fridge for at least 8 hours . Perforate meat with a fork to let marinade soak in . I like to put a bit of seasoning on them also . Grill to taste -enjoy! The quality of the bourbon does not seem to matter tastewise so throwing on JD Single Barrel is a waste of money .

bashajones Joined Fri 08/08/14 Posts: 7943	Mon 01/12/15 12:24 PM Edited by bashajones on Mon 01/12/15 12:26 PM
Eh, this is probably going to get moved to another board, but what the hax. Is cooking really seen as a valuable skill in males? To what degree should a man be able to cook - microwave dinners, macaroni and cheese, broiling filet mignon a la bernaise? Or is the only thing a man needs to know about cooking is to find the best little restaurant nearby? If he can cook, how often would he actually be expected to cook? I might be showing some sexism, here, but in my experience the best meals have always come from the women in my life. I've got a book full of family recipes, but my cookies still can't compare to my grandmother's. I don't cook much, and I've always dated guys that are good cooks.....cuz I like to eat.... ..... My guy has to be a good cook, and enjoy cooking. Interestingly, most of the guys I meet really do enjoy cooking for themselves or others. I love that...I like feeling spoiled....

kthnxbye Joined Fri 05/14/10 Posts: 112	Mon 01/12/15 12:59 PM Edited by kthnxbye on Mon 01/12/15 01:06 PM
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lonetar25 Joined Mon 05/18/09 Posts: 3531	Mon 01/12/15 01:18 PM
men who cook want something from her. don't have the right woman. don't have a woman. don't have a take away menu.

tandembiker Joined Thu 01/08/15 Posts: 3	Mon 01/12/15 01:45 PM
I love to cook and bake. My ex could cook but she quit after her job and depression got the best of her. I cooked for the family for 20 years I guess. Took her meals upstairs to her in bed every night. Clocked out last year, done with that. Still love to cook though.