Cooking is the way to a man�s heart � myth or reality?

Wednesday, April 08, 2015

For many decades, girls and young women have been taught that cooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections. It’s simple as, do anything to please him. We have also been socialized to believe that men are simple creatures, that they only want sex and food.

I once had a chat with a few friends about this, and we were divided on the subject. I wonder if cooking is the way to a man’s heart because men genuinely enjoy hearty meals as we have been made to believe, or it’s an opportune time for the woman to put korobela, a love potion in his food!

Food is an intimate experience. Good food creates memories, forges friendships and makes for good dinner table conversations.

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Cooking is the way to a man�s heart � myth or reality?

For many decades, girls and young women have been taught that cooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections. It’s simple as, do anything to please him. We have also been socialized to believe that men are simple creatures, that they only want sex and food.