On a whim, I told my wife that I wanted to start cooking dinner periodically. We agreed that I could cook once a week and I picked Saturdays. Today was my first Saturday.
Why would I want to cook dinner? Well, we have been watching the Food Network for years and the last couple of years I have really enjoyed the show 'Good Eats' with Alton Brown as the host/chef. We brings technology and logic to cooking. My understanding is that his show appeals to the engineering types out there which is a totally different audience that the average cooking show.
Why did I pick Saturdays? I figured that no matter how difficult the meal, no matter how time consuming the clean up was afterwards I would not be rushed. Any day during the week and work would likely interfere and by Sunday night I am already mentally gearing up for the following work week.
So what did I cook? I cooked chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. Both my wife and I agreed that it tasted very good. I have to say that my wife damn near had a coronary while I was cooking though. The kitchen was kept clean during the cooking process and all three components of the meal were completed at the same time and served hot. The dishes were completed and the kitchen cleaned within an hour of the meal.
Will I do it again next week? Yes, I think I will. I had fun cooking and feel that there is much room for improvement. Ultimately, I hope to be able to casually cook a meal while drinking wine and conversing with my wife during the process. While we are not there yet, I have taken the first step.