On 27 Feb 2009 15:58:33 GMT, Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> "James Silverton" > news:RSTpl.15$gm6.11
> @nwrddc02.gnilink.net: in rec.food.cooking
>
>> ChattyCathy wrote on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:28:06 +0200:
>>
>>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>>
>> Others seem more confident in their abilities than me. I'm open to
>> trying new recipes but I don't always succeed. I also will take
>> unsolicited polite criticism and I might offer such (cautiously.)
>
> I put myself at a "3" which I interpreted as average. I've been
> criticized by Steven once or twice about my cooking. It's usually
> something like, "This meatloaf is worse than my mother's". His mother
> was a terrible cook which I find unusual for a little Jewish lady. That
> is pretty insulting. I enjoy constructive criticism and input on my
> cooking and I do likewise in a polite manner to others. When I post a
> recipe here (speaking for myself only) I expect input from the other
> contributors, be it positive, negative or possible additions or
> subtraction of ingredients.
>
> Michael

i cook for myself and occasionally for my girlfriend. once in while she
doesn't like a particular dish (she dislikes my coleslaw, the silly goose),
but i don't really take that as a criticism of 'my cooking.'

your pal,
blake