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Romantic Valentine’s Day Idea

Posted on February 10th, 2009 | 18 comments

The most romantic Valentine’s Day I ever pulled off didn’t involve an expensive restaurant, an exotic trip, or precious jewels. It was the simplest of romantic ideas – a home cooked meal.
I know, I know – some Dad’s House readers are saying right now – say, what?! Valentine’s is all about the bling! Fancy this, [...]

Moist Banana Bread Recipe (Cooking is Sexy)

Posted on September 11th, 2008 | 15 comments

When a female friend of mine saw her ex-boyfriend in Trader Joe’s buying a can of pumpkin to make a pie, she “knew” he had a girlfriend. Cuz men don’t cook on a weekend, right?
Um, wrong.
I cook all the time. If my kids are here, I cook, and I delight in knowing I’m preparing something [...]

Men Who Read and Cook – Sexy or Unmanly?

Posted on June 26th, 2008 | 45 comments

More than one person commenting on my Calling All Matchmakers post said that men who cook, read, and try tantric sex are perceived by women as unmanly. One came right out and said those behaviors are gay. No offense to homosexuals, but a man perceived as gay is assumed to date men – not women. [...]