There is such a thing as too many chefs, too many hats. Wanting to help and be of assistance in the kitchen is one thing. Playing backseat chef and doing things behind people’s backs is another. Nowadays, it can be nearly impossible to make everyone happy with a meal. There are so many dietary restrictions […] More
Navigating dynamics with a significant other’s parents is never easy. For Redditor lilfruity01 this dynamic recently got even more strained when they accidentally wreaked havoc in their girlfriend’s family kitchen. The Original Poster (OP) rushed to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) for advice. He asked: “AITA for not apologizing to my girlfriends parents?” He […] More
People will look for any excuse to get out of doing something they don’t want to do. Some even have an excuse ready and waiting in their back pocket, be it exhaustion, work, or previous plans. Sometimes, however, people don’t need an excuse, as there is a genuine, sometimes serious reason they can’t provide help […] More
We all have our own approaches in the kitchen, from the way we organize our tools and spices, to what we enjoy cooking and serving the most. But we should all be able to agree on general safety practices, especially those related to contamination, stressed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Justsod**n was visiting […] More
Not everybody has the cooking skills of a celebrity chef. Heck, not everyone can make microwave ramen without having to call the fire department. Those folks may just need to hang out in other rooms of the house, far from the kitchen. But a nice gesture is a nice gesture. When a bad cook concocts […] More
As a parent, it’s important to support a child’s growing passions, especially if it’s something they enjoy, can use to relax, and might even see a future in someday. But when there’s a lot of arguing going on in the household, especially among siblings, sometimes parents have to make tough calls, and it isn’t always […] More
There’s nothing wrong with wanting a warm home-cooked meal after a long day at work. But when those meals come at the expense of someone else’s health, prioritizing that cozy meal might not be the way to go, cringed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor blackpugstudios was at a loss for what to […] More
One doesn’t have to be a chef to have nice kitchen utensils. This is why people can be touchy about their cookware. The way certain pots and pans are used and cleaned can make for a very serious conversation between couples, especially if one isn’t culinarily inclined. Case in point… Redditor Due-List806 wanted to discuss […] More
How a family unit operates is an intimate conversation between the unit. What time do kids go to bed… What plans a parent can miss… Where and when everyone eats… All private choices for different families. But that doesn’t mean people don’t have remarks on all those issues. Remarks that aren’t always appreciated. Case in […] More
Roommate situations are a special bond. Sometimes, it’s a brilliant scenario, and in others, it can be an unmitigated disaster. When entering into shared living space, everyone hopes it’s going to be like ‘The Golden Girls.’ But when you get ‘Single White Female,’ the dream can go up in flames. So what does one do? […] More
We all love a delicious home-cooked meal. Delicious smells wafting from the kitchen evoke special emotions that are often tied to holidays and other special memories. Redditor thefridaynightfunker got a little jealous of the cooking his stepdaughter was doing and wanted in on the meals. Her response caused him to turn to subReddit “Am I […] More
Many people are picky eaters. Which can make it complicated when you are invited to a friend or family member’s home for dinner. Unlike at a restaurant, where you can order food you know you like, you are beholden to eat what is being served to you. While many feel the polite thing is to […] More
