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[-] FreddiesLantern@leminal.space 2 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

There is not a single second where the other person isn't standing in front of a drawer or door that you need to acces pronto.

[-] Hass028 1 points 8 hours ago

Love is to share all moments togather, and be happy for eachother no matter what

[-] Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 points 10 hours ago

If I am making something that requires a lot of steps or making multiple dishes, I don't mind a helper that actually helps and stays out of the way of what I'm doing while they do what they're doing.

Of course that also assumes I am in a kitchen with room. My apartment's kitchen wouldn't make a difference even if my helper was a clone of myself. Not enough room for a second person to not be in the way constantly.

[-] slingstone@lemmy.world 5 points 22 hours ago

I feel this one in my soul. I am not an expert cook, though I don't do too badly--but I do need to concentrate on the kitchen. People need to leave me the heck alone when I'm cooking or baking.

[-] Zedd_Prophecy@lemmy.world 5 points 22 hours ago

My wife and I love to cook together.

[-] Dnb@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 6 hours ago

Yeah it really depends on the meal but having multiple sets of hands and working on different parts is 100% doable and fun. Does this person think restaurants have a single cook too??

[-] ShinkanTrain@lemmy.ml 14 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Imagine not wanting someone cutting the vegetables and watching the pots for you

[-] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

Having worked in a kitchen, cooking with others brings out the most toxic version of me.

Why are you slicing carrots like its a salad? You've seen a bowl of gumbo, right? Do you need me to show you how to cut a carrot?

The same is true of my family, "you said slice, what you actually wanted me to do is chop" still elicits a feeling of disgust.

[-] m3t00@lemmy.world 3 points 22 hours ago

my greatest creations while drunk involved frozen pizzas with added toppings. bake as usual. extra cheese, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes... w/e was available. occasionally passed out before the timer went off. slight smoke damage until it became charcoal. quit drinking but still like the pizzas;

here's fish tacos with sardines. feel the love;

[-] modus@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago

With the right marketing and ambiance, those tacos could go for $60.

[-] cecinestpasunecommunication@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

What is the right ambiance for a slice of american cheese on store bought corn tortilla with extremely strong fish and tomato sauce?

[-] modus@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago

Outdoor dining with a disposable plastic table cloth, plastic folding chair, and the aroma of the dumpster from the neighboring animal hospital.

[-] Ummdustry@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 day ago

depends on the size of kitchen available.

[-] Furey@ttrpg.network 3 points 1 day ago

100% and like, I cannot cook with my family but my partner is an amazing lead or sous chef. She takes direction well when its my turn to lead.

[-] arc99@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago

When I cook, anybody else in the kitchen who is there not there by invitation is just an annoyance. So people can be there if asked, otherwise FOAD.

[-] hOrni@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago

Really? I had great fun cooking with my girlfriend. Or cooking with kids. Or cooking a massive meal with a bunch of friends. This is a bad post.

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[-] Slovene85@sh.itjust.works 26 points 1 day ago
[-] JackbyDev@programming.dev 3 points 1 day ago

For me, I hate cooking. My spouse hates cooking. To me, love is us encouraging each other to cook.

[-] titanicx@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 day ago

I absolutely love to cook I've been cooking since I was a teenager when I worked in restaurants as I got older I ran a fine dining kitchen for a while. I absolutely love when I get to cook with other people in my kitchen. It's an absolute joy to share that moment sometimes it feels intimate sometimes it's just fun sometimes it's teaching them sometimes I get to learn things. Anyone that doesn't like to have other people cook with them is just odd to me.

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago
[-] Yeller_king@reddthat.com 1 points 22 hours ago

That's what makes it intimate.

If you're not in a knife fight, are you really family?

[-] Zacryon@feddit.org 19 points 1 day ago

I disagree. I love cooking with my wife, because we distribute the tasks and I enjoy her company. Those of you, who have issues with stuff like that might need to work on your cooperation skills.

[-] uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 5 points 1 day ago

Yeah, my partner and I cook together all the time and it's great! I also enjoy cooking for them and them cooking for me though.

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[-] Zephyr@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Unless the work is easy to break down. Food prep like chopping or split work like you cook I'll prep the salad and dessert.

[-] Obi@sopuli.xyz 9 points 1 day ago

Well, except literally every professional chefs, of course.

[-] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Professional chefs need someone to scream and throw utensils at.

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[-] daddycool@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

If you get in the way of a professional chef, you'll be knocked out, chopped up and served as soup.

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[-] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 9 points 1 day ago

my gf's a chef and loves having me in the kitchen (or so she says) i stay at a station though to keep out of her way eg at breakfast I'm making espresso, cooking toast, heating something in the microwave for her etc she has the stove/sink/fridge/bench area

95% of our meals are at home because she is particular about her food ( and she's good at it IMO)

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[-] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 64 points 2 days ago

Only if they're teaching.

Or, if you have a big enough kitchen.

And, maybe two stoves.

Two kitchens, that's what's needed. Two whole kitchens next to each other, then you can cook together.

Don't fucking tell me how to chop onions, I've been chopping onions my whole life. I don't care what you saw on YouTube. And, yes, I just cracked an egg on the edge of the bowl, do you SEE any shell in the egg? No. Because I've been cracking eggs that way longer than you've been alive. Go grind sea salt, or something, leave me alone.

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[-] gaiussabinus@lemmy.world 54 points 2 days ago

My wife and I have both worked in a kitchen, when we are both in the kitchen it works really well, but there are discrete tasks and we don't hoverr over each other or any of that shit. And we call behind and turn pot handles in and put towels on hot handles and keep knife blades turned down. All the little things.

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[-] Raiderkev@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

My wife is fucking useless in the kitchen. I would absolutely love it if she even attempted to help in the kitchen. Typically she sits on her ass and doomscrolls while I do all the work. She's not a great cook, and for that reason, I do most of the cooking. There are still small things that you can do to help out like cutting veggies, finding spices, setting the table, etc. If she did those things, she might learn a thing or 2 about how to cook and improve her culinary skills. Also, whenever she cooks, she acts like the person in this meme wanting no help, and it comes out tasting like shit (too much oil, not enough seasoning and burnt to hell is her usual). If I try to help, she gets frustrated and quits leaving me to make the meal (which may be what she's trying to do anyway). So think about the other side of this coin OP.

[-] Furey@ttrpg.network 7 points 1 day ago

Have you considered therapy?

[-] Zedd_Prophecy@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago

This is my Ex Wife . She could burn water. My new wife is a delight in the kitchen so much so that I make weekend breakfasts with zero help and don't even feel slighted. It's a treat.

[-] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 34 points 2 days ago

Bullshit, I love it when my partner hangs around the kitchen while I cook. We get into all sorts of silly discussions or deep philosophical debates.

I especially love when my child is in the kitchen because I have the chance to teach them new things, or they tell me about their day, or vent their frustrations, or tell me a cheesy joke ect.

Only grumpy assholes wouldn't want other people in the kitchen and frankly I don't care what grumpy assholes want.

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[-] the_xboxkiller@lemmy.zip 9 points 1 day ago

I cook and my girl does the dishes because I’m terrible at dish management and when I’m done there’s dishes everywhere. Our system works well for us. She gets good food and I don’t have to do dishes. Win win.

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[-] Mongostein@lemmy.ca 27 points 2 days ago

It works if you establish who’s the lead and who’s helping before you start.

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