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Cooking is Men’s Work!

Since the majority of the world’s top chef are men, why do we continue to include cooking as part of the designated list of “women’s duties”? many men love to cook, and even though they may not be professional chefs, their families are not complaining! For many men, cooking provides them the opportunity to do something that is both relaxing and productive.

This seems to be the situation in the Lam household. “I really enjoy the time I spend in the kitchen,” says Oliver Lam, “and I know that my wife appreciates the help I give her. I don’t think that cooking is something that only women should be allowed to do. I have a stressful job and cooking really helps me to unwind.” Lam prepares healthy means for his family and says that the process from buying fresh ingredients, to turning them into something for great for his family gives him great satisfaction. He also says that his family likes the food that he prepares.

Since the kitchen is the room in the house where families seem to spend time together, many men are finding that cooking meal lets them spend more time with their families. Lam finds that this is the case in his family because his children seem to love watching and helping him cook dinner. This is a time when parents can really communicate with their children and find out about their lives. Since it is usually mothers who have this bonding time with the children, men may want to try cooking a few times a week to get closer to their families.

Lam doesn’t worry about what people think of his love of cooking. Some of his friends who initially made fun of him are now finding that they, too, enjoy cooking. “Its funny, they laughed at me until they saw how much closer and happier my family was than their family. I think this convinced them to try it, too.”

When asked what his favorite meal was, Lam replied, “Anything that I cook for my wife! My wife gets mad because I now criticize her cooking and offer her suggestions!”

(Adapted from Mr. B. Sze’s notes)

Dear All,

No matter how much you do, try helping your mum or dad or even your wife when you need to. No matter you are a man or woman, you should spend more time with your parents or wife. Just like this Mr. Lam, he helps his wife out in cooking and finds that he got a lot of time spending more time with his family. So, spend more time with them and don’t hesitate to help your family out in cooking!!