At John Bethell Title Company, Inc., we pride ourselves on staying Ahead of the Curve. Anticipating the unexpected. Keeping our clients well informed. Well guys, I blew it on this one. I should have got this message out much sooner. I failed. I am profoundly sorry. Fortunately, as I post this, there's still a few hours left for you avoid the humiliation and ridicule that will surely follow. Cancel your afternoon appointments and get right on this.
You see guys, today is National Men Make Dinner Day. I'm not making this up. (If it's on the Internet, it must be true, right?) I'm rushing to get this out so I only have time to highlight a few of the rules and protocols. You can read about this important day in its entirety at http://www.menmakedinnerday.com/home/index.php.
Here are a couple of the more important rules:
Rule #4: Main meal must include minimum of 4 ingredients and require at least one cooking utensil other than a fork.
Rule #8: Following recipe carefully, man starts to cook dinner! Apron is optional, tool belt is not allowed. (bonus points if recipe includes one of the following : capers, saffron, or the word 'scaloppini').
So why should men want to participate in this? Well the website offers the Top 10 Reasons, here are a couple of one's that to me stick out.
Reason #7: Whoever cooks, always gets the most attention from the family dog.
Reason #3: Some desserts, such as crème brulee, require the use of a propane torch. How cool is that?!!
So here's what I'll be doing tonight.
In case you're thinking you can finesse this with BBQ, here's the answer to whether that's permitted: "No. Since the discovery of fire, men have laid claim to cooking over open flame. The challenge of working a typical kitchen is far greater and considered a more unfamiliar environment."
My last BBQ it poured rain and I looked like this, so it's probably a good thing it's not permitted.
Again, I'm sorry for not getting this out sooner. I promise to do better next year. Stop back tomorrow and let me know how it went, OK?
GREAT! My husband is out of town today... I think he planned this all along to skip out on dinner! LOL. Great posting there, my friend! You get a gold star from me for just being a great guy.
It looks like your last bbq wasn't the best. Hopefully, your foray in the kitchen will work out better for you : )
Thanks for sharing this. You cracked me up! Who knew any man besides Emeril knew what capers are?!? Thanks a bunch!
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Thanks for sharing this. You cracked me up! Who knew any man besides Emeril knew what capers are?!? Thanks a bunch!
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My husband didn't get the memo. Thanks for bringing it up!
John, they should make this in to a week! lol. Thanks for sharing.
Celina: Just show him the post and leave out the date! He'll never know, will he?
Christine: Well, the weather that day could have been better but my brisket still acheived legendary status!
Betina: I even know to use capers in a pique sauce for my lamb chops. Impressive, eh?
Melody: See comment above to Celina. lol
Tanya: Lets not go overboard here.
Thanks all for the comments.
Here's an update:
Yesterday a friend asked if this meant that he didn't need to cook the other 364 days of the year. I didn't go there.
Last night, the Bolognese turned out pretty darn good if I do say so. My wife loved it. The most appreciated moment though, came when I cleaned up and did the dishes after dinner.
I am happy to report that my hubby is the cook in our family. He does a fabulous job. I'm the lazy cook that takes things from the freezer, heats up the oven, and tosses it in. I get the luxury of not having to cook about 5 nights a week. I'm glad there's a holiday where other women can experience that luxury at least once a year.
This looks like fun and it's a great idea. I learned to cook and do it well many years ago. It was a great way to get girls to show up at my house when I was single! That's funny but true and have a great weekend!
Too late for us. I made dinner but he cleaned up. Does that count?
Ha Ha Ha. My husband says, OK - he'll make dinner - that is"dinner reservations...".
On my twenty fifth wedding anniverary, we switched roles in the housework....I did nothing and he did it all...laundry, housework, shopping, running here and there, but he got the easy part, they children where all gone and no soccer, baeball, dancing lesons and school activite to run them here there and everywhere.
He' a pro on the grill and I bought him an indoor grill so he could continue...
Working out, after he gave me all pink or grey underwear...better than me doing it all.
Another missed opportunity to get out of cooking dinner. I'll have to put this on schedule for next year. Thx
Chris: And what a luxury it is! ;)
Russ: It does make us more attractive. And better fed!
Kristin: I think that cleaning up always counts for something!
April: "Dinner Reservations" - that's hysterical!
Nancy: OOOOOO! Indoor Grill! I want one! I have friends in the fire department.
Debbie: Maybe he should put it on his schedule, ya think?
Sorry I missed the opportunity to share this with my clients. I will make sure I don't miss the boat next year :) ...geri
Every day at my house is "men make dinner" day. LOL. And my husband is a great cook. On the weekends, it's men make lunch, too. Plus, he does all the grocery shopping. I can't get any luckier than that. Except for maybe on Saturday, which is men do laundry day.