>I was expecting to get other people's stories of turning out something
>entertaining on short notice. Frankly, I'm surprised at the vehemence
>with which some say, "no way!" Every relationship is different, I
>suppose. -aem


Frankly, my comments reflecting the "no way" mentality had everything
to do with what you specifically wrote.

Your own description gave me the impression:

1. Your husband is an ass:

>The unspoken but well-understood message is,
>Don't Embarrass Me.

-Interesting choice of caps there.


2. You seemed to have some specific evening plans in place that had
required some planning.

>And I was looking forward to an effortless prelude
>and accompaniment to the Dodgers game.



So, to your comment that:

>Every relationship is different, I
>suppose.

You are right. Mine is built with my wife on terms of mutual respect.
Your relationship, from your original post looks to be one built out
of your spouse being an ass, and you being a doormat.

Maybe you phrased it badly as you later said, or maybe the word
choices/phrasing were freudian.

But this is a cooking group, not psychology.