Guest guest Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 I have the opposite here, ralph cooks all the time and it looks so easy and its sooo hard for me. hey for like 17 years I havent cooked! There are more men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 My hubby cooks. He loves to try new things......but our busy lives don't lend to the time needed to be as creative as we'd like to be. We usually end up making the same " quick " meals, which Don does just as much as I do. Someday maybe we'll have more time......... Jackie, Mom to 15ds, 12, and Bradley 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 I cook here 98% of the time BJ helps occasionally linman42@... wrote: > I have the opposite here, ralph cooks all the time and it looks so > easy and > its sooo hard for me. hey for like 17 years I havent cooked! There > are more > men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 I can't say that, my brother and my friend's husband are both chef's and make it look so easy! Di Re: cooking- non ds I have the opposite here, ralph cooks all the time and it looks so easy and its sooo hard for me. hey for like 17 years I havent cooked! There are more men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 LOL..... I cook for a number of reasons: 1. Joe is on the road.... so that leaves it up to me 2. I'm Italian.... I'll just leave it at that. Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Hi I'm not much of a cook. I used to make chili and biscuits and gravy back when we ate that kind of food. does most of the cooking and is real good at it. I take a big role in all of the other " domestic " areas that men used to avoid but are now taking part in and I really like it Dad to , Kristi, and (all three Down syndrome) and (Cri du chat) Husband to C. Re: cooking- non ds > > > I have the opposite here, ralph cooks all the time and it looks so easy and > its sooo hard for me. hey for like 17 years I havent cooked! There are more > men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 My hubby cooks and makes it look easy, but doesn't do it near enough. Maybe I should have not liked it so much at first or shown him how good I am, lol! mom to Bridget 10 Re: cooking- non ds I have the opposite here, ralph cooks all the time and it looks so easy and its sooo hard for me. hey for like 17 years I havent cooked! There are more men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 I cook but husband looooves to make spaghetti sauce (and it is yummy) He said if he had more time he would love to do some cooking. I can't wait till retirement after 28 years of cooking I am ready to hand over the reigns LOL!!! Loree Re: cooking- non ds > I have the opposite here, ralph cooks all the time and it looks so easy and > its sooo hard for me. hey for like 17 years I havent cooked! There are more > men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? > > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 I can follow a recipe without any problem, usually comes out fine. I can't just open the refrigerator and pantry and pull a few things out, throw them together, and have anything edible come out. But my husband can, and it always tastes great. And Mike is great on the grill, and really enjoys it too. Sharon H. Mom to , (11, DS) and , (7) South Carolina Re: cooking- non ds > > > > I have the opposite here, ralph cooks all the time and it looks so easy > and > > its sooo hard for me. hey for like 17 years I havent cooked! There are > more > > men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? > > > > > > > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for > messages to go to the sender of the message. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 In a message dated 5/30/03 6:35:13 AM Central Daylight Time, drf218@... writes: > There are more > men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? > > > My husband always said he could cook but the only thing I ever heard of him cooking was eggs. I wouldn't have wanted to eat anything he cooked!!!. He would get anybody to do it, if possible. The kids, probably the dog if he could have managed. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 I ask again, don't you have a brother you could send my way!?!?! Jill Mom to Mac & Kit Re: cooking- non ds > > > I have the opposite here, ralph cooks all the time and it looks so easy and > its sooo hard for me. hey for like 17 years I havent cooked! There are more > men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 My husband is a better cook than I am. At least I tell him that to encourage him to keep cooking. Schulte > > > There are more > > men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 In a message dated 5/30/2003 11:47:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, loree5@... writes: > There are > more > >men cooking these days then people think- quick survey- who cooks? > I do the cooking at our house .... I love cooking and I am an EXCELLENT cook. I don't know about more men cooking but honey, I sure have met SO many women who do not cook! I would never want to miss out on so much fun. And there are few restaurants around here we would rather go to then eat one of my creations! ;-) My husband is prepared to learn ... he is going to retire and I will be working. This will be something for our family! He does the occassional grilling but no main meals, except for breakfasts. My kids are not looking forward to this switch. ;-) My brother can cook ALMOST as well as I, we learned together and he does all the cooking at his house. Everytime he walks in my door, he will lift all the lids on the pots bubbling on the stove and taste and critique what is simmering. Cheryl " the chef " in VA People with disabilities are here today to remind us that equal justice under the law is not a privilege but a fundamental birthright in America. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Senator Ted Kennedy, during the Senate's passage of ADA-July 13, 1990 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 In a message dated 5/31/2003 5:52:36 AM Central Standard Time, wildwards@... writes: > I sure have met SO many > women who do not cook! HI Cheryl LOL OK I am one of them lol yes I cook but I try to get out of it at every chance lolol it goes way back to my childhood. I was never let in the kitchen as a child to cook, only on Christmas occasions was I able to make the Christmas cookies and that was frosting them lol When I was dieting I learned how to cook lite, the dishes were awesome and I lost weight .......... the problem was my hubby didn't appreciate the healthy way of eating so I had to go back to the good old southern way. Mike isn't a picky eater, will eat almost anything (you all remember the cereal commercial? " give it to Mikey he wont eat it " and then the kid does, well this is the standing joke in our house, Mike will eat anything lol) anyway I think it boils down to my creativity in the kitchen is stifled by my family members. One doesn't like and refuses to eat mushrooms, one hates sour cream, one hates onions and bell peppers and another is not a meat eater (Sara) Myself. I eat lite and little portions, my snacking was always my problem lol Kathy mom to Sara 11 .............. hubby does cook breakfasts on his days off, reminds me of the old Shoney buffet breakfast bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 In a message dated 5/31/2003 6:33:41 AM Central Standard Time, cindysue@... writes: > Same here - that and people who are not hungry. My biggest problem is time > - by the time I get home, it's after 6:00 (and hubby may get home around > 3:00 and doesn't have a clue that maybe he should get something started). > > I caught cracking eggs into the skillet last night - maybe he will > turn out to cook! > > > Hi Oooh my gosh yes, I never know who will home for dinner because of their schedules ................... the 2 little girls I keep I usually feed dinner Wed, Thurs., and Fridays lol I can count on them to eat and Sara's always ready for a meal unless she's outside playing with her friends, then she says Im not hungry, trick is to invite her friends to come eat Kathy mom to Sara 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 anyway I think it boils down to my creativity in the kitchen is stifled by my family members. Same here - that and people who are not hungry. My biggest problem is time - by the time I get home, it's after 6:00 (and hubby may get home around 3:00 and doesn't have a clue that maybe he should get something started). I caught cracking eggs into the skillet last night - maybe he will turn out to cook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 While I am sincerely happy for the women who enjoy the cooking that is expected of them, I am not one of them. However, I do love doing laundry and don't even mind cleaning bathrooms. I'm afraid that there is still a lot of sexism regarding whose role it is to do the cooking. Here in the DC area, there are a lot of men retiring in their 50's, and just like Cheryl's situation, the wives often continue to work. Unfortunately, I don't know of too many cases in which the at-home males have taken over the grocery shopping and cooking. As for male cooks: my uncle, the chemical engineer, is a master chef. Growing up, everyone was always thrilled to have him visit on holidays, not only because we really enjoyed his company, but because all we had to do was set the table. My oldest daughter's boyfriend, who grew up in a very conservative European country, made quite an impression on his second visit to our home when he cooked the dinner for us! Bev I do the cooking at our house .... I love cooking and I am an EXCELLENT cook. I don't know about more men cooking but honey, I sure have met SO many women who do not cook! I would never want to miss out on so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Great aim, ! The time that Danny tried cooking eggs, most ended up on the counter or stove top. Bev Re: cooking- non ds anyway I caught cracking eggs into the skillet last night - maybe he will turn out to cook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 My dad use to make breakfast for us on weekends. Now that he is alone, he cooks many of his own meals. He quit watching Emeril when he figured out that Emeril would leave stuff out. Our other Matt cooks when he comes here. Last weekend, he made steak, chicken and shrimp Kabobs. Tim's second cousin (Sonny) is the best Italian cook (he's half hungarian and half Italian - I can match him on the Hungarian stuff). When both of his parents were alive, they had two kitchens (and their house was very small!). Aunt had hers and cooked all the hungarian food and Uncle Lee had his and cooked all the Italian foods. Meals at their house were wonderful, especially at Christmas time. And Bev, you are right about men in our area retiring at age 50. Tim will in 5 years and 2 months when he turns 50! From: WebMom Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 2:23 PM Subject: RE: cooking- non ds While I am sincerely happy for the women who enjoy the cooking that is expected of them, I am not one of them. However, I do love doing laundry and don't even mind cleaning bathrooms. I'm afraid that there is still a lot of sexism regarding whose role it is to do the cooking. Here in the DC area, there are a lot of men retiring in their 50's, and just like Cheryl's situation, the wives often continue to work. Unfortunately, I don't know of too many cases in which the at-home males have taken over the grocery shopping and cooking. As for male cooks: my uncle, the chemical engineer, is a master chef. Growing up, everyone was always thrilled to have him visit on holidays, not only because we really enjoyed his company, but because all we had to do was set the table. My oldest daughter's boyfriend, who grew up in a very conservative European country, made quite an impression on his second visit to our home when he cooked the dinner for us! Bev I do the cooking at our house .... I love cooking and I am an EXCELLENT cook. I don't know about more men cooking but honey, I sure have met SO many women who do not cook! I would never want to miss out on so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Ohmigosh, does actually eat the mustard and strawberry preserves? It's those low toned taste buds striking again!!! LOL!!! Loree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Some years ago my cousin's son, Joe, who has DS, found himself alone for a little while in the afternoon so he decided to start supper. So he started opening cans. He had opened quite a few cans of beans when it occurred to him that this might not be such a good idea. So he phoned his dad. Now his dad worked at General Mills in Minneapolis (big company) but he managed to get hold of him, and the main thing his dad told him was DON " T open any more cans!!!!! They ate beans for quite awhile. I love that one. Joe is now in his late 40's and is very much a gentleman. He lives in a group home, has an apartment as I understand it, and does quite well. He does have sleep apnea but is otherwise quite healthy I think. I haven't seen him for some time. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 In a message dated 5/31/2003 7:04:22 PM Central Standard Time, karriemom@... writes: > Karrie (and Kate and my mom, for that matter) hates to have her foods touch > on her plate. > Sue LOL Me too Kathy mom to Sara 11 ........... and I eat " around the clock " (my Mom calls it this, since I start eating the food at the 12:00 position and move around the plate in this fashion) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 My husband did the laundry most of the time for years. I was hospitalized with back problems and not allowed to do stairs for awhile and our washer and dryer were, and are, in the basement. Since he had his workshop down there and was down there a lot he just took it down with him. And kept on even when I was able to do it. There were times I did it so I didn't forget how, but it was a help. I took over when he had his knees operated on and pretty much did it after that. Cooking was something else. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 In a message dated 5/31/03 7:50:12 PM Central Daylight Time, cindysue@... writes: > > Yes, he ate that sandwich! GROSS!! His hands are stained yellow. He does > like mustard next to his ketchup for foods that he wants to dip. > > > > What a combination!!!! Once, MANY years ago, I got up in the middle of the > night and made myself a sandwich, put it on a plate, put it beside my bed > and went back to sleep. In the morning, there it was, luckily uneaten. I > remembered vaguely having a light on in the kitchen but I don't know what for as > I was asleep. And the sandwich consisted of 2 slices of bread with mustard > in the middle. Just think if I had eaten it and found only some crumbs on the > plate. I'd have never known what was in it. It took me many years to live > that one down. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 can make good low fat chili with turkey.Don't knock it till you've tried it.He can make meatloaf and bisciuts and gravy ( back when we still ate animal products and meat )vegetable soup ,cookies,tacos hamburgers and hot dogs.Simple stuff.Best thing is he does all the dishes all the time.And he does the laundry since the week we got married.I did the laundry once a week but he wanted it done every day and we lived on one end of a huge apartment complex and the laundry was at the exact other end.He wanted the laundry done everyday so just went and did it.We bought alot of new clothes when he started to do laundry.We had to or we'd be naked.He'd never done laundry before.He has learned alot about it now though.I do all the kids and our good clothes by hand in the tub. has turned into a great house dad. wife of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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