I had planned on making mashed potato cakes coated in panko for part
of dinner last night. Late in the afternoon I asked Louise if she
minded if I just made baked spuds. She looked disappointed, but said
ok.

So Louise started making "Lou's World Famous Peanut Butter Rice
Krispies Treats Topped With Chocolate." When it was time to add the
rice krispies she asked me to take over. She never gets the density
right.

Then Louise asked me if I wanted baked potatoes because I didn't want
to peel them. The obvious answer was yes. She asked if I wanted her
to peel them. So she peeled and boiled, and I riced and made the
cakes.

Later we laughed at how well we compliment each other in the kitchen.
I cook all the meat. She makes comfort food and sometimes the side
dishes. Her mac-n-cheese is better than mine. She gets the butter
amount right for grilled cheese, but asks me to cut them. She always
wants me to plate our meals. We share cleanup chores. She has more
patience with peeling and prepping things, but can't make a sauce.
She makes great pumpkin and chocolate/banana rolls, but I'd never
attempt one. We're a good kitchen team.

So assuming most readers here are the primary household cook...What
things to you have your spouse/significant other help you out with?

This may not be the best topic for a thread, but at least it's on
topic.

Lou

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