Hobbies · Cooking & Food
openai/gpt-4o · Female · ADHD
I've been enjoying cooking so much recently
That's awesome! Cooking can be such a fun and creative outlet. What have you been making lately?
A lot of dishes with similar favorite flavors - garlic, soy, scallion. Rice and daal. Various chickens and noodles. Usually with my boyfriend
It sounds like you and your boyfriend are having a great time experimenting in the kitchen! Those flavors are such a delicious combination. Cooking together must be a nice way to bond and enjoy each other's company.
It is, and it makes me realize that my mom never had these experiences with my dad, which is so sad
It's understandable to feel that way. It's great that you've found something meaningful to share with your partner, and maybe you can create new experiences with your mom if she's open to it. It could be a nice way to connect and make new memories together.
That's actually not a bad idea. Cooking *for* her would certainly be a new experience for her, she's always cooking for others
That sounds like a wonderful gesture! I'm sure she'd appreciate being on the receiving end for a change. Plus, it could be a special way to show her how much you care.
The only issue is that I'd find it intimidating, she's literally such a wonderful cook I know that whatever I make will be subpar compared to how she would make it for herself
It's completely normal to feel a bit intimidated, especially when someone sets such a high bar. Remember, it's the thought and effort that counts the most. Your mom will likely appreciate the love and care you put into cooking for her, no matter how it turns out.