Barbecues - Domain of the Husband
July 14, 2008 by Bald Man
Filed under Relationships
Barbecuing really is the one typical cooking domain of the husband, isn’t it? Well, that and pancake breakfasts. At least those are the only two meals that I am generally responsible for when they come up on the menu. Last weekend we had family and friends over for the holiday and I managed to turn the steaks inside out. That’s right: well done on the inside and pink on the outside. Not sure how I did it, so I’m sticking with calling them sea cucumber fillets.
No need to feel sorry for Kerri, though. First, she enjoys cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. Two weeks ago it was crepes; this past week was a new bread recipe; and I’m sure there will be something else this coming week. Second, I have regularly expressed my willingness to make dinner. That offer isn’t often utilized, but it should be noted that I hae a standing offer… subject to a bit of guidance getting started. (I usually don’t know what is in the pantry, and I prefer to have some advance warning because I like to plan.) Third, when she cooks, I frequently follow behind cleaning as she goes. We make a good team like that.
What about your house? How do you divide the cooking responsibilities? Are you as traditional as us, or are you more modern and progressive?
I do almost all of the meal preparation. Hubby was supposed to take some of that over this summer, but he never plans, so when it is time to eat, there is no meal. He is also a horrid griller, but he is improving. He never had to cook anything growing up, so it is one big learning process. His parents really did him a disservice in this area of his life (and a few others) by not preparing him to care for himself as an adult.
I cook and Marc eats! Kids clean the kitchen.
But yeah, he does a fantastic BBQ!