January 05, 2010
Small things matter to girls. Here’s an example. I was freaking out about what to get my wife this year for Christmas. I’ve known her for over a decade, we communicate better than a pair of psychic twins (creepy), and we have a lot of similar interests. Yet, I was asking for ideas from anybody I could get my hands on. I ended up getting her several different things, but what she loved the most were some fuzzy socks that I almost didn’t want to get because they’re what I consider a utility item. Something needed, but not desired. But she loved them. Because I remembered she needed them. Get it?
January 05, 2010
This week I’m trying to remember things. Where I put my pants, why I’m in this old lady’s kitchen putting marmalade on my face, did I put the car in park before coming into the house…New Year’s was crazy! It’s the little things that can really mess up your day. Here’s another little thing to remember. TASTE YOUR FOOD BEFORE YOU SERVE IT! Sorry for yelling. That was my impression of Chef Ramsey, sans cursing and spitting. The easiest way to screw up your date night or your breakfast the next morning is to under or over season your food and not taste it before it gets to the table. More novice cooks and experienced chefs alike have screwed the pooch by missing that critical step. Don’t forget it. Now why is there a hole in the front of my house?
December 14, 2009
The next time you invite your girl over to watch a video try 2 things. First, and this will be the most challenging, let her pick the movie. Even if you have no interest in it ( chick flick) don’t…don’t heavy sigh through the whole film. Try to enjoy it.
Second, have a coffee table picnic ready when she gets there.
Picnic: Summer sausage, a variety of cheeses, sliced apples and pears, cherry tomatoes, grapes, spicy mustard and french bread.
This is a great way to enjoy finger foods with your movie that don’t resemble greasy potato chips and hot wings. Be different. Be better.
December 14, 2009
Have you ever noticed that when you’re in the middle of a video game ( read Halo, Call of Duty, or Fable 2) time loses all meaning? You can start playing on Saturday morning and by the time you finish the mission you were on your beard has grown and it’s time to go to work on Monday.
My advice is to look up occasionally. Notice that your girl has packed her things or yours since you haven’t spoken to her or touched her lady parts in a week because you have to get to the next save point. Set aside time for gaming, and time for her. Always spend more time with your girl than you do with Madam 360 or Lady ps3.
Your woman may nag you to shower, but she is the gatekeeper to a land of joy and soft things. Show her that she is worth your time and attention.
December 14, 2009
Yes, I’m referencing Star Wars…the real one. OK so, the book is done and a proof copy is on it’s way for me to review and approve. Then it will be up and for sale through the link on my book cover. I’ll post again when it’s ready.
I’ve been working on this project for longer than I want to admit. But now I’m done. The formatting of the book felt like giving birth to a water buffalo six times, and made me question my sanity. But, my wife who is the greatest woman ever, helped me get through it. I owe her big time. Nothing left to do but wait for the mail man. This is worse than Christmas eve. I’m off to play on the 360 to make the time go faster. That leads me to my dating tip of the week. Check that posting and leave a reply. Thanks.
December 04, 2009
It took me long enough, but I’m finally here.
I wanted to write a cookbook that was more than a cookbook. Something that would teach men who had no clue how to shop, cook, or pay attention to the details in order to impress their significant others and improve their lives. Something I’ve done with friends and customers in person for years.
When you cook, and I’m talking more than mac and cheese or dialing out for pizza, you learn some elemental truths that seep into the rest of your life-and the way you treat your partner.
Clean is good.
Adding spice can make a bland dish sizzle
Don’t forget something you left simmering, or the whole meal can fall apart
There’s always room for Jell-O (Just making sure you were listening)
I’m not talking anything fancy. Foodies beware. I don’t claim to be a Food Network star, though I do have plans to begin a Youtube channel attached to this website by February. I just have a lot of guy friends who don’t understand how fulfilling it can be to create something for someone who truly appreciates it, and a lot of girl friends who wish their men were more attentive. And good food is the common denominator.
I love good food. It comforts, it makes you smile, it can remind you of home or send your imagination across the globe. And if you make it for someone you care about, and everything comes out perfectly and she loves it? Magic.
So here we are. …And He Can Cook! should be out in the next week or so. Just dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s. My website is up, and in my humble opinion, it rocks. My blog is online. And life tastes sweet.
Don’t think this will just be an ordinary cooking blog. I’ll have romance writers who offer glimpses into a woman’s psyche, glimpses most men desperately need. And I’ll be here to help every step of the way, talking about relationships and recipes.
So are you ready? Let’s get cooking.
December 03, 2009
Some foods, even those listed as aphrodisiacs-there’s no easy way to say this-smell bad. Stink to high heaven. The bog of eternal stench comes to mind. They seep into your walls and linger in the air no matter how many candles you light or windows you open. Some of them we love, like bacon. Some, like cabbage and asparagus, aren’t universal favorites, but you might have to cook one of these stinkers eventually.
When you do, be proactive. Open the windows if you can, keep your vent hood on while you’re cooking and clean up immediately after you plate. At least get rid of the grease or wash the pot you cooked the odiferous food in before you sit down to eat. That way, it’s her fresh scent you’ll be inhaling all night, not boiled greens or salmon.
December 03, 2009
Cologne is not an air freshener, an ice breaker, or a replacement for soap. Until you’re sure what scent she likes, tone it down.
