An Interview with My Husband
There’s something intimate and romantic about shopping with our husbands in mind. Have you noticed? Early in our marriage, I noticed that taking e-Dad’s personal food preferences into account really filled up his love tank. That old adage is really true: “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach!”
Scripturally, women have a special relationship to food. For instance, when we study Eve’s temptation in the Garden, we notice that Satan drew her attention to a special piece of forbidden fruit. Notice that she fell into temptation in three key areas: lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and boastful pride of life (1 John 2:16).
Genesis 3:6 says that Eve took the fateful bite based on the fruit’s beauty; its nourishing qualities; and its ability to “make wise.” Satan deliberately hit a trinity of "hot buttons" that God has built into every woman. In fact, modern research reveals that the areas of deepest concern to mothers are home, healthcare, and education.
Every man battles temptations too, but his three corresponding areas are uniquely male. It’s no secret that our husbands face stronger temptation in the areas of sex, money, and power.
In fact, when we study Satan’s temptation of Christ in the wilderness, we notice that he tried to sway our Lord to sin with his eyes (Lk 4:5), his flesh (Lk 4:3), and his pride (Lk 4:9). Setting Jesus’ celibacy aside, it’s easy to conclude from passages like this, that men have been specially commissioned to procreate, provide for, and lead/protect their families.
e-Dad's Favorite Foods Revealed
And frankly, I'm grateful for that! Periodically, as a way of showing appreciation for all his hard work, I sit down with e-Dad and ask him what he’s been craving. (Last week he requested more ground beef e.g. BBQ Cupcakes). You’re invited to eavesdrop on our latest conversation about food.
1. Would you name three dinner entres that you really enjoyed lately?
E-Mom is noted in all the Realm for her delicious and savory faire!
• Your Mexican chicken enchiladas
• Your zesty seven layer bean dip and chips
• Your cheesy lasagne (can't have too much lasagne)
• Also the Greek salads you make (Hmmm, is that three yet?)
2. In your opinion, which ones flopped?
The coriander steak, although I know you will perfect it eventually. It's more challenging and very different from most of the delicious meals you prepare. The goal of reaching the level of the Thai restaurant we visit, will be rewarding and I will fully support your future efforts at perfection. I know from experience that it will be worth it.
3. Which foods would you like more of?
It is rare for me to turn down Mexican food. (I remember travelling and laughing all around the midlands of England looking for hours for that non-existent Mexican restaurant we heard about). I always enjoy your Mexican chicken enchiladas, especially the recipe with salsa verde and sour cream.
4. What would you like to see banished from our menu?
I think I have had enough "stir fry" to last for a while! I also think I have had enough Mac and Cheese. (Oops, can I say that in America?)
5. Secretly, what dessert have you really been craving?
• Whipped banana cream pie. Hmmm, this interview is making me hungry.
• Add to that Whipped Chocolate Mousse and Burnt Creme, but not mixed together!
Thanks honey! I’m going to tie on my apron now, and cook you a scrumptious bowl of Mac and Cheese!
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13 Comments:
What a fun topic! Loved reading your interview. I so identify with driving all over the midlands looking for the non-existent Mexican restaurant. If I didn't cook Mexican we would never have it--and even then I struggle to get the proper ingredients.
Why was it easier for me to come up with food flops than romantic food choices? I thank God for a husband who's not concerned about the food I serve. Thanks for stretching me again in thinking about how every little aspect of our lives affects our marriages.
This is my first Marriage Monday. What a wonderful thing to celebrate!
I so enjoyed writing my post. Thank you so much for reminding me of a lovely evening spent with my husband, and also of how important it is to make time for more evenings just like it!
I haven't devoted much time thinking about this post since we were on vacation for 2+ weeks. However, once I began writing, I remembered so many things that I have tucked away inside my brain that it was easier than I realized! Thanks for hosting this forum, I so anticipate every month!
It's wonderful that you also have an appreciative husband when it comes to our cooking! It's sometimes a challenge not getting caught in a rut and coming up with new and tasty dishes! The pay off is SO worth it!
Connie
This was fun! loved reading the interview with e-dad. My hubby is a big fan of mexican as well.....but it isn't something I personally make all that well!
I wrote about our most romantic picnic which also happened to be our very first one! :) thanks for a fun topic...God Bless!!
What a fun post! My husband is also a fan of Mexican, though I think his taste for Italian is even greater. I might need to interview him too! :o)
Great topic! Too funny about the mac and cheese. That is something my husband likes boxed, and I love homemade! I love Mexican and he doesn't. Like the late Larry Burkett use to say, "if both of you had everything in common, one of you wouldn't be necessary!" I wrote along these lines with foods that flopped.
e-Mom,
Always love our Marriage Monday get togethers. Great post and it's funny, one my hubby's favorites is enchiladas.
Hugs to you and have a great week. Love, Lynn
Great post, E-mom. But I would never, ever ask what should be banished from the menu. When you read my post then you will know why. :)
We eat a lot of Mexican food at our house. I buy more salsa than ketchup throughout the year.
I enjoyed this.
This is the second time I have heard this suggestion of asking your husband...I will have to try that. He likes everything so he has been easy to please through the years. I am the one who pushes the edge with creative eating...he would eat a sandwich everyday if that is what I served...thanks for the post...I will interview my husband!!!
Food is also the way to my Baby Girl's heart. :)
I'm disappointed with your husband not wanting mac 'n cheese anymore?! Something is seriously wrong with him!
As for my man, an apple crumb pie wins him over every time! That and meatloaf or lasagna. He's so easy.
To those of you who linked this month, a huge Thank YOU.: Your stories were delightful, humorous, and instructive. I feel I know you a lot better. See you in September!
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