cooking etiquette situation
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 5.250...
> > On Mon 19 Oct 2009 06:32:01p, Serene Vannoy told us...
> >
> > > Kalmia wrote:
> > >> A friend's husband liked some muffins I made once when they were
> > >> visiting. He expressed interest and I gave her the recipe. He has
> > >> mentioned them many times and she refuses to bake 'em. I don't know
> > >> why - could be his weight problem or she just hates to bake.
> > >>
> > >> I am going to their house for a short visit - should I make em there,
> > >> or take em, or just not bother? I'm afraid she'll take offense.
> > >
> > > Ask. Ask him, or ask her, but ask, is my advice.
> > >
> > > "Oh, I remember Malcolm loved my potato-rosemary-pumpkin muffins. I'm
> > > going to be baking some soon; shall I bring some along with me?"
> > >
> > > Serene
> > >
> >
> > I don't think the OP needs to ask if she bakes them at home and takes
them
> > as a gift to the host/hostess. Baking in their kitchen, though, I agree
> > she should ask.
>
If you bring them, you will never even have a chance at baking them there.
So, don't bring them, but be prepared to bake them there. Maybe you (and HE
will get lucky - baking wise).
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