I’m the first to admit that homemaking is not an area in which I excel. Since college, I have been a notorious toaster-oven quesadilla queen and canned tuna saltine sandwich eater. These bad culinary habits are often challenged by my food ethics, experience working with chefs and more recently, my relationship. What do you mean my partner wants to sit down and actually eat a real meal together? Who has time for that?!

People who make time do.

Keeping a clean home, gardening and eating meals with the people you love are just like exercising. We have to prioritize it daily and unless you’re in the habit and routine of it; making dinner at a reasonable hour can be a challenge. Often I take late meetings, sliding through the door around 9pm, missing dinner, then complaining if I binge eat something unhealthy. It is too easy for me to take my eating habits and the man who cooks for me for granted.

Growing up I valued a sit down dinner. My partner and I value a balanced routine and eating dinner at normal hour. So, here we are ready to embark on some experiments in homemaking.

The Rules:

1. I cook one meal a week for my partner and/or guests.

2. One week the boyfriend is allowed to voice his opinion (a very particular one at that!) on the menu.

3. The other meal is at my discretion and if he doesn't like it... well, he can eat cake.