jcrew11 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 So, I wanted to get your thoughts on how much more attractive it is dating a Guy who knows how to Cook? or if it makes no difference at all. I'm trying to expand my skills, and was wondering what dishes really get a woman mouth-watering wet? I already know how to make spaghetti and sauce, what else is good - perhaps some chicken dishes or roast, maybe some exotic dishes. I think men and women are both driven by their stomachs if they meet someone who is a fantastic cook. I certainly think a woman who cooks is a keeper. People say cooking classes are great places to meet single women, as well. Are women also "Foodies" who like to try new restaurants? Is Sushi really popular with women? Or is Italian a safer bet? I don't really like sushi, but its okay from time to time, but not very filling and very expensive. 1
mortensorchid Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 As long as it's not all meat and BBQ food. That goes back to caveman times when that's all we could do, and it's more or less foolproof. If a man can make something seafood or bake a cake, that means he really knows how to cook. 1
miss_jaclynrae Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I am all for learning how to cook as a hobby, and also because it is nice to not have to be the only one cooking all the time. That being said... all women are different dude. If you are looking for specifics nothing we say will help. 3
Eggplant Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Cooking can help you, but not cooking won't hurt you. My ex (sigh) cooked delicous, healthy food for me. I admired that he would cook for himself after working 90+ hours, and eat healthy. He taught me to cook what he liked, and it was a bonding experience. I would not turn a good guy down who couldn't cook, lol! 2
RachR Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) I LOVE a man who cooks for me and who likes trying different foods. I had an ex who was so picky, he would not eat but a limited selection of foods or try different restaurants, so that wasn't any fun when eating out with him. I don't like cooking that much myself, and I don't think I'm very good at it, but really if my partner enjoyed me cooking for him and requested me to, I will do it, and I have. I've done it without being asked to when I wanted to surprise him with something I know he'd like. Like someone else said, it's like a bonding experience. I really like cooking together. Edited February 27, 2013 by RachR 1
todreaminblue Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) So, I wanted to get your thoughts on how much more attractive it is dating a Guy who knows how to Cook? or if it makes no difference at all. I'm trying to expand my skills, and was wondering what dishes really get a woman mouth-watering wet? I already know how to make spaghetti and sauce, what else is good - perhaps some chicken dishes or roast, maybe some exotic dishes. I think men and women are both driven by their stomachs if they meet someone who is a fantastic cook. I certainly think a woman who cooks is a keeper. People say cooking classes are great places to meet single women, as well. Are women also "Foodies" who like to try new restaurants? Is Sushi really popular with women? Or is Italian a safer bet? I don't really like sushi, but its okay from time to time, but not very filling and very expensive. i am hoping when you say mouth watering wet you mean saliva....drool......over a dish..... i like a guy who can rustle up something if i am tired, because if i am tried i just dont eat if i have to cook or make it......i will always eat something someone else has made even if it is horrible ill give it a go............if a guy can make a good salad sandwich i am happy preferable with sun dried tomato my fave is tapas or mezze type dishes....lots of little dishes for me to sample i am a foodie......i also love bread...not supposed to eat it but i love black bread,,,,rye....soy and linseed......the denser the better....i should marry a baker i would be in heaven....;0)......i think any woman appreciates a man who can cook a little.... i think menu choices are good to have.....sizzler because the salad bar is awesome.....and i can pick and choose my own salad and what i mix together..... if i were you i would go the italian you are right sushi is expensive..... yum cha might be an alternative....lots of little surprises....forgo the chicken feet...i think a selection or smorgasbord menu is good, that way you arent stuck choosing one dish which in my case, is a night mare.......smilin....good luck ...happy dining ..if she truly likes you it wont matter where you go...deb Edited February 27, 2013 by todreaminblue
CptObvious Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 filling her up with healthy crap that doesn't taste like healthy crap will certainly benefit you. Remember guys, it is all about what we can do for ourselves. We need strategies to keep their weight down and learning how to control their calorie intake is the first step. Educate them on intermittent fasting so you'll only have to prepare 1 meal a day for her instead of 4. Then again I've never been that deep in a relationship so I'm not responsible if anything goes wrong.
Author jcrew11 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Posted February 27, 2013 I am all for learning how to cook as a hobby, and also because it is nice to not have to be the only one cooking all the time. That being said... all women are different dude. If you are looking for specifics nothing we say will help. Well, lets start with what kind of dishes a guy can make that would make you mouth-watering wet? Or is spaghetti and sauce enough to impress you?
miss_jaclynrae Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 That being said, it is pretty attractive though. On our 2nd date my boyfriend invited me over for dinner. He made it into a little cooking lesson, and it was so much fun! Cooking has become one of our "things". We come up with new recipes to try, grocery shop together, and then cook it all up together in the kitchen. Those nights are my favorite. I can not tell you how much I cherish the nights when we find time to cook, it is our quality time to flirt, goof around, and just enjoy the company of eachother! 1
miss_jaclynrae Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Well, lets start with what kind of dishes a guy can make that would make you mouth-watering wet? Or is spaghetti and sauce enough to impress you? No. There isn't some magically food you can make me that gets me "mouth-watering wet" I don't even know what that means... If one is a sucky date, just because he cooks good won't mean a thing.
CptObvious Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I am all for learning how to cook as a hobby, and also because it is nice to not have to be the only one cooking all the time. That being said... all women are different dude. If you are looking for specifics nothing we say will help. Would you be mad if all of your meals had almost no fat, sugar, or salt? It won't taste that bad, I promise.
TheGuard13 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I always tell women that I love cooking. And when they call me on it, I say "What? I do. I love eating good cooking".
RachR Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I always tell women that I love cooking. And when they call me on it, I say "What? I do. I love eating good cooking". That's funny and also cute so you won't get in trouble for it when that happens. Devious, lol.
rocketman122 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Imo cooking together in the kitchen is very romantic. a little kissing, flirting, squeezing...mmmm 3
janesi87 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Well, i love men who can cook because i can feel that he takes care of me carefully with his love. I don't know which dishes that other girls can "mouth-watering wet" but i, personally, will be attracted by a delicious steak 1
sweetkiwi Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 You are missing the point darling. Most women consume solid food. But their tastes differ between each of them. I eat everything. Most recently horse meat. Yeah it's strange but here it's the norm. You should learn to cook things *you* want to cook. Expand your own palate. Don't do it ONLY for women. You'll have to be a freaking master to please everyone. Start small. Can you cook a perfect steak? I can. And any man who dates my long enough gets to find out. I can cook lots of dishes and I enjoy them all. I won't learn to make chicken gizzards if I don't wanna eat it myself. 3
Eternal Sunshine Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I enjoy cooking and I find cooking together super-romantic 1
grkBoy Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I'd just tell anyone to learn to cook mainly for how much it helps your health and finances. I'm a notorious brown-bagger at work, mainly because I cook food on weekends and take it in containers over the week. Saves me loads of money and I watch my intake of salt, fat, cholesterol, etc. In terms of women, the only women I've seen who were "eh" or "whatever" about my culinary skills were women who are into cooking as well. I think it becomes a "too many chefs" problem in the kitchen. However, any other women were totally smitten with my cooking skills. Cuisine...think tasty and low-cal. Think food you would see women eat. It doesn't mean you can't make a steak or pizza here and there, but if you're into "guy foods" then try to open your palette more. Even simple, Mediterranean (Italian, Greek, Spanish) dishes will do much. As for sushi, that's one thing I like to take a girl OUT for. It's not easy to roll sushi well, and sometimes you're better off with the variety and fun of the restaurant. 1
StanMusial Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 When you get to the point that you're making her breakfast then you'll know you doin aight. However I prefer to take my lady out for a hearty breakfast of pancakes and eggs and bacon and hashbrowns after a night of lovin. 1
RedRobin Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Learn to cook what you like to eat and what is good for you. Same advice for women, but in reverse. Learn how to use some power tools and wield a hammer. It's not that hard. There is a lot of freedom in knowing how to care for yourself. Plus, if/when you do meet someone who is REALLY into cooking, you'll have something to talk about and maybe even teach them. Makes you more interesting. Also shows you aren't hung up on gender roles and that (maybe) you can be a good teammate... you can pitch in when the need arises. Having had a number of male roommates, I can see they eat a lot of packaged foods and cr*p. Maybe that's what a lot of Americans eat (male and female), I don't know. That would turn me off about a guy. I'd be concerned he'd be growing a big gut the minute things got comfy in the relationship and he'd rely on me to monitor his food intake like his mommy or something.
GravityMan Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I'd guess that for many women, a guy who's a skilled cook is a "nice to have", but not essential. By "skilled", I mean the guy knows how to cook many more dishes beyond the basics and BBQ. I also mean that the guy has advanced beyond constantly reading directions in a recipe book, can put dishes together by memory and is capable of putting his own subtle unique spin on an ingredient here or there which might just make the food taste so much better. However, if the woman doesn't like the YOU-you (your personality, character, etc)...it's not going to work out, regardless of your cooking skills. I hope you're doing these new things for your own self-improvement, OP. I think everyone should have learned how to cook at least the easy basics (e.g. spaghetti) by their late teens or early 20s...it's a very useful skill to have once you're living on your own. Unfortunately, many people don't know how to cook anything (or are too lazy to bother) and thus waste too much money on microwaved food, fast food and dining out all the time. 1
Treasa Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I think most women like men who can sustain themselves, yes. That means supporting himself financially, being able to do his own laundry, being able to cook, being able to clean, being able to get himself up for work or whatever other responsibilities he has, etc. And conversely, I think men like women who can do the same thing. In fact, it's a safe bet that, once you're an adult, you should be able to do all of these things. 4
Arabella Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 This is going to depend on the girl. If she's just your average Jane who can cook but isn't a magician at it, just the fact that you can cook a good meal for her will be a huge plus. For me... I'm a great cook and baker. Most women like me would be mostly impressed not by the meal itself, but by the level of skill displayed in preparing it Show me you can cook a yellowfin tuna steak properly, or perhaps make cream brulee for dessert, and I'll definitely be impressed. I also think that lots of women in metro areas love sushi as well as other ethnic foods. Italian is great, sure... but Italian restaurants in the US prepare their food with so much fat that a lot of women kinda shy away from it. For some fun alternatives try Indian or perhaps Korean food -A
blindotter Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Every woman is different. I am an absolute tyrant in the kitchen and prefer to do all the cooking and the dishes because I am a bit OCD about how dishes are done, and I like my cooking, full stop. I go out for sushi and korean food with my gay bestfriend. 1
kimberlydoll Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 It gives you a few points with me just because you wont expect me to cook all the time. I like to cook, but I hate it when I cook and a man expects it all the time afterwards (which has usually been the case). If a guy doesnt like to cook I could handle it as long as he is willing to do other things (clean)
Recommended Posts