In the Kitchen

[L]

how do you react when people try to help you or offer advice?

Last night I was making some terriyaki chicken stir-fry. the instructions on the box only said to put 1 TBSP of Vegetable Oil in the skillet and put the heat on high for 1 minute

So my mom chimes in saying that I should turn off the heat because i'll burn my veggies and chicken, and so we get into this debate about how that's not what the box says on it and I start ragging on mexicans who take our jobs, can't speak english or offer correct instructions on a meal you can alternatively prepare in a microwave.

I am honestly a very angry person in the kitchen, I get pissed off when something unexpected happens. Like I was just now making tea... I go to dump the contents into the pitcher over a sink. the pot hits the sink's faucet and I lose a lot of my tea in the sink.

The vein in my forehead starts to surface. I smacked the faucet with my pot to calm myself. my mom chimes in again and starts bitching at me for it, which makes the vein in my forehead resurface.

After that, I have to wipe down the coffee maker and rinse off the dish tray. After that's done, I release my thumb from my trusty sink hose and pull up on it... but it doesnt stop spraying.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

Do you get easily stressed out/irritated in the kitchen? I do

 

[Squid]

I hate it when people try to help me in the kitchen. I am no good at cooking but I don't want someone watching me every second to make sure I do it how they would do it.

My dad is the worst for that. I was cooking him some potato soup and he was telling me what to do the whole time. I was like "Oi mate, Tiny Chef (DS game) Is teaching me how to do it, I don't need you." but that didn't stop him

I like to experiment and learn on my own.

 

[Roland_Deschain]

Oh my god me and my girlfriend used to have this problem. She is chinese so she always makes the chinese food and I would just let her do her thing because she is a good cook.

And I would always cook the western food because I was a cook at yellowstone national park for 2 years and a cook elsewhere. And she just wont stay away!!!!!! Oh my god I would be like "just relax", or "let me take care of this", but she always insisted on trying to help until I kind of got mad and chewed her out one night. Ever since than its been good haha

 

[Martel]

My reaction is usually something along the lines of either "Get the fuck out of my kitchen!" or "Do you want to cook this?" followed by stepping away from the surface and handing the intruder whatever I have in my hand at the time.

It irritates me when people get in my way on those rare occasions when I decide to cook. Just because I do not cook often does not mean I am incapable of doing it, and I can read a set of instructions just as well as anyone else with basic level reading skills. If I need help, or want help, I will ask for help.

 

[Tom Badguy]

So my mom chimes in saying that I should turn off the heat because i'll burn my veggies and chicken, and so we get into this debate about how that's not what the box says on it and I start ragging on mexicans who take our jobs, can't speak english or offer correct instructions on a meal you can alternatively prepare in a microwave.

The vein in my forehead starts to surface. I smacked the faucet with my pot to calm myself. my mom chimes in again and starts bitching at me for it, which makes the vein in my forehead resurface.

This just sounds like a Mom being a Mom. I don't know where the Mexican hate plays a part though.

I suck at cooking so I guess I don't get any comments in the kitchen. But I understand the basis. You're in the middle of something you're pro at and someone disguised as "Captain Obvious" comes in to lend you some of the most common knowledge.

My girlfriend does this all the time. For example, one time we were at a restaurant and she told me to put my napkin on my lap. The blood boils when I think about this. You want to shout, "NO FUCKING SHIT!" but you reply with, "Yes, babe, I know." And then all of a sudden I'M THE DICK because I responded with "attitude." So on and so forth. I'm sure many of you are picking up what I'm putting down.

Jesus, I felt rage just typing this.

 

[L]

people get paid to put instructions on boxes and cant do it right because they cant even speak english is the train of thought I was running, although you know when people are mad most of the things they think don't make a lot of sense. its just venting

but yes i know what you mean

 

[Kandy-Sugar]

Ugh I hate it when I'm trying to cook and people tell me how to do different things.

I'm not stupid, I just do things my way.

I already dislike cooking (even though I'm pretty good at it) so I hate it even more when people start to say, 'You should cook this first then do this etc etc.'

No I know how to cook and I will cook the bloody meal my way or you get nothing! I don't bug you while you're cooking so leave me alone!

My friend and Steve think they know everything about cooking and always chime in when it's unwanted. <_<

 

[Tyler Breeze]

While I myself am lazy as all hell and don't actually cook (microwave food) my parents are terrible in the kitchen. The slightest thing can tick them off (particularly mom) and they'll go on am endless rampage for the rest of the day. Something small like leaving something in the oven for 5 extra minutes by accident will totally set them off. It's a very scary sight to see how angry they get. Unless they're drunk, which is only on holidays. Then everything will be a little easier. (mom still goes crazy, regardless if she's drunk or not)

 

[Kinikko]

Oh god, it drives me nuts to have someone in the kitchen while I'm cooking. I can't even handle the cats being in there. "OMG HUNNY DON'T CUT YOUR FINGER OFF!" "I'M NOT MOTHER I'M USING A SPOON!"

UGH.

I'm the only one in the house that can truly cook. Whenever my ma has a question about something or wants to know if she can substitute another ingredient and I say it's good and all she won't do it. It really pisses me off. Why bother even asking for my opinion/advice if you don't give a shit about it either way?

 

[Shu]

Here's the way I see it. I don't mind when people critique my food. I am a person who experiments a lot with how I cook. I have never made anything from scratch though. I usually always have to buy the noodles or buy the sauce. Though what I usually do is mix the sauce with different things. For instance I make a killer cheesy marinara.

I do dislike when my wife says men shouldn't cook in the kitchen. Also the fact that shiznit has to be cleaned up that second, so therefore the chef can't enjoy his meal. That's my main nag.

I can dirty up a few pots, but I always make something new and original.

 

[The Master]

I don't mind if someone helps me in the kitchen because I KNOW I'm shit at making things. It's a way to help me learn how to do things properly and I'm actually thankful when I have someone there showing me the ropes

 

[Lirael]

I think it depends on the help... If everyone has a job and knows what they are doing and when it needs to be done, it can be a rather relaxing team effort! However, I hate it when people come in and constantly ask when they can do, then, when they finish the task, come up to you again.

I tend to get quite focussed in the kitchen and do like to be in charge when I am cooking. Consequently, I can be a little short tempered. I certainly don't like being nagged at. Nor do I enjoy being cuddled; my ex thought it cute to constantly stop me and cuddle me whilst I was trying to cook. He didn't try to cuddle me whilst we were watching films or relaxing - it was always 'cuddling' time and 'time to pause' whilst I was focussed on an activity. Cooking is a delicate art. I can't pause every minute for two minutes.