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Posted by Linda
Husband's cooking January 29, 2005 10:44AM |
I've always done the cooking in our house, except for BBQs. Hubby often works late, and he'll help out in other areas.
In a couple of weeks I'm going away as parent help on my daughter's school camp, for a week. We also have two homestay boys. So hubby will be looking after the homestays, plus our 7yr old son. He's taking annual leave so will be home during the days too.
What I find interesting, it that everybody knows about these plans, and all of a sudden they're getting invites for dinner. Its like they think he can't fend for himself.
His cooking skills are mainly opening a tin of baked beans and cooking some toast. But I think unless he gets some practice at other things, he'll never learn those skills.
Have others had similar experiences?
Linda.
In a couple of weeks I'm going away as parent help on my daughter's school camp, for a week. We also have two homestay boys. So hubby will be looking after the homestays, plus our 7yr old son. He's taking annual leave so will be home during the days too.
What I find interesting, it that everybody knows about these plans, and all of a sudden they're getting invites for dinner. Its like they think he can't fend for himself.
His cooking skills are mainly opening a tin of baked beans and cooking some toast. But I think unless he gets some practice at other things, he'll never learn those skills.
Have others had similar experiences?
Linda.
Raewyn G
Re: Husband's cooking January 30, 2005 04:17AM |
Just start encouraging him......slow is best! If your man is anything like mine, I suggest things without nagging and eventually it becomes his idea, then we're off with a hiss and a roar!
Be sure they won't starve! They may run out of clean clothes, but definately won't starve to death!!!!:}
Perhaps you could introduce some cook in the pot type meals for him to try. Of course the BBQ means that there will be protein. Probably the veg that will be missed, but you can buy the bags of salad or coleslaw, and some fresh fruit so they don't get skirvy!:/
Don't worry! They'll be ok and will appreciate you more when you return.
All the best
Raewyn G
Be sure they won't starve! They may run out of clean clothes, but definately won't starve to death!!!!
Perhaps you could introduce some cook in the pot type meals for him to try. Of course the BBQ means that there will be protein. Probably the veg that will be missed, but you can buy the bags of salad or coleslaw, and some fresh fruit so they don't get skirvy!
Don't worry! They'll be ok and will appreciate you more when you return.
All the best
Raewyn G
Re: Husband's cooking January 30, 2005 10:51AM |
Re: Husband's cooking January 30, 2005 10:26PM |
Hi Linda,
Hubby's can survive if nessecary on precooked casseroles or cold meats and hot veges or salads, worst comes to worst he can go to the takeaways at least once.
You can also buy frozen meals which are very good. Try ringing Alyson on 012-211-6032 or 817-5382. Alyson will be able to give you a menu for frozen meals which are suitable for children and well as adults and are quite reasonable and/or another contact number
Just make sure you start teaching your son as well as your daughter how to cook. Two of my sons who have partners do most of the cooking in their homes and the son who lives at home is capable of cooking for himself and anyone wh happens to be at home as I am away with scout training quite a lot.
One way of encouraging your son to start cooking is to get him into a scout group they start at Keas at the age of 6, but can start at any time. If you would like the name of a group nearest you you an contact the auckland office on 8275519 and Jan will give the contact number.
I can get on my hobby horse over scouting as I see so many children plonked down if front of T.V. and not havin challenges.
Kay
Hubby's can survive if nessecary on precooked casseroles or cold meats and hot veges or salads, worst comes to worst he can go to the takeaways at least once.
You can also buy frozen meals which are very good. Try ringing Alyson on 012-211-6032 or 817-5382. Alyson will be able to give you a menu for frozen meals which are suitable for children and well as adults and are quite reasonable and/or another contact number
Just make sure you start teaching your son as well as your daughter how to cook. Two of my sons who have partners do most of the cooking in their homes and the son who lives at home is capable of cooking for himself and anyone wh happens to be at home as I am away with scout training quite a lot.
One way of encouraging your son to start cooking is to get him into a scout group they start at Keas at the age of 6, but can start at any time. If you would like the name of a group nearest you you an contact the auckland office on 8275519 and Jan will give the contact number.
I can get on my hobby horse over scouting as I see so many children plonked down if front of T.V. and not havin challenges.
Kay
Jennifer
Re: Husband's cooking January 30, 2005 11:38PM |
Linda, has everyone got your question wrong and what you're actually asking is whether people have had the experience of their husbands being invited out for dinner a lot as soon as people find out you're not going to be there cooking for him?
I can't really help with this question, sorry, but I believe what you are perceiving is entirely correct! If our husbands were going away, would we suddenly get invites to have the lawns mowed and the rubbish put out? Somehow I think not..............
I can't really help with this question, sorry, but I believe what you are perceiving is entirely correct! If our husbands were going away, would we suddenly get invites to have the lawns mowed and the rubbish put out? Somehow I think not..............
Re: Husband's cooking January 31, 2005 12:28AM |
Hey Jennifer,
Yes, you're exactly right. I was wondering if perhaps I hadn't worded it correctly.
Thanks Kay, Zeetra and Raewyn, for your suggestions, but I think he's big enough and ugly enough to look after himself. The freezer is well stocked with meat which he'll have to defrost and cook, and I'm sure he can manage to ensure there is enough fresh fruit and vege in the house. Also he'll have to do lunches for three boys.
Linda.
Yes, you're exactly right. I was wondering if perhaps I hadn't worded it correctly.
Thanks Kay, Zeetra and Raewyn, for your suggestions, but I think he's big enough and ugly enough to look after himself. The freezer is well stocked with meat which he'll have to defrost and cook, and I'm sure he can manage to ensure there is enough fresh fruit and vege in the house. Also he'll have to do lunches for three boys.
Linda.
Re: Husband's cooking February 01, 2005 04:21AM |
Re: Husband's cooking February 02, 2005 01:05AM |
Yes as soon as I go away my husband is invited out for a meal, which he is more than capable of getting for himself. The only thing I don't like him doing is hanging out washing, it looks as if it's landed on the line in a storm. Why do people feel sorry for males, it's beyond me. Enjoy your camp
Re: Husband's cooking February 03, 2005 11:28PM |
I had been in hospital earlier this year with our first baby and yes my husband was invited out during out time away... but he was nice enough to bring me meals too (that our friends had cooked up).. hospital food is the worst. He only uses the barbecue too!! Glad my husband is not the only one . I cooked up six weeks worth of meals before the baby arrived.. everyone laughed at the time, but they were a real godsend.
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