Today is all about the women.
Imagine coming home from a long day at work to find your husband has cooked a delicious meal for you. Or, after having spent an exhausting day making sure the house and children are seen too, hubby treats you to a delicious home-cooked meal.
Well there’s no need to imagine, because today is National Men Make Dinner Day.
Men Make Dinner Day – usually celebrated on the first Thursday in November – was first established to help men gain confidence in the kitchen, and to also treat their families to a special home-cooked meal. And by home-cooked they mean no braais, no leftovers and no ordering takeaways.
According to the official Men Make Dinner Day website, there are 10 reasons why men should participate in the day:
- While cooking, you can still wear your tool belt (simply replace the hammer with a whisk)
- Several recipes include beer as a legitimate ingredient
- The blender, electric mixer and food processor are loud enough to drown out anyone in the house who is learning a musical instrument
- Whoever is cooking always gets the most attention from the dog
- Whatever recipe you choose, you can name it after yourself. Example: tonight’s dinner is called ‘Doug’s Surprise’.
- Discovering ‘250 ml’ is the same as ‘8 ounces’ AND ‘1 cup’ is half of the fun
- Since YOU choose the recipe, it can be a turnip-free night
- Some desserts, such as crème brulee, require the use of a propane torch. How much fun is that?!
- Since other husbands in your neighbourhood are also cooking dinner, ironically this could be the ultimate male bonding experience
- Participating in ‘National Men Make Dinner Day’ gives you optimum points with your wife. Use those points wisely!
Men, will you mark the day with a meal for the family? Let us know on any of our social media platforms.
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