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When first married we took turns, but after kids I did almost all of the family cooking, because I was also the one who went to the grocery store and I was the one most tuned into the kids nutrition, likes and dislikes, and also I enjoy cooking. DH would clean up after. He also did his share of time at the grill and made the most amazing weekend breakfasts!
I don't know how my boyfriend cooks. I always cook for him and he loves it. And I like cooking too and use a lot of my mother's, grandmothers', and various other family recipes. He does know a lot of awesome restaurants and pubs though! I guess I handle eating in and he handles eating out.
My husband does not cook. He could if he wanted to, but isn't a fan. He likes grilling and doing simple stuff on the Foreman, but that's about it. I can cook pretty well, but it isn't something I always like doing. I like simple.
Neither should cook unless that is what they want to do. Whatever works for one's family. Whether it's one or the other, both or takeout.
I'm a way better cook than my wife. When I was unemployed, dinner was always ready and in budget.
Heck... my wife doesn't like food unless its bland, american, or italian.. oh it has to be "predictable".. Not adventurous at all. Nothing spicy and no seafood. Ugh.
On the other hand, she makes really good baked goods. She makes great waffles and cookies from scratch. She's also done quite well learning to work within the strict dietary requirements for our children. I think she should make a cook book for children like ours.
We need to be careful because as it is often a cultural thing. We can't impose our cultures on to others unless the other is willing to take it on for their own.
Growing up in the caribbean culture, the women cook. You as my significant other will come to my home and choose to take part in the cooking with my mother and women in the family. If you are game, that is all good. If you are hesitant because you hate cooking, it may be a deal breaker for some. But again, you have a choice. If you stick around, you can't complain that the person doesn't want to cook.
My husband loves to cook; but wants it to always be challenging recipes. Unfortunately, this can only happen on weekends; due to his work commitments.
I do not enjoy cooking. I don't enjoy the planning, the shopping, the cooking - any of it. But we signed up for Blue Apron, which have simple (easy to cook) recipes that I can do throughout the week. So, while I still have to cook; I'm ok, because I don't have to plan or shop.
So, he does "real" cooking; and I make some Blue Aprons.
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