Put the BBQ away, but take out the oven mitts

Times have changed. No longer is the weight of household duties thrown upon only women’s shoulders. With the predicament that we’re all in, it is imperative that we support one another in all tasks, and November 5 is a chance to do just that!

Men, grab the aprons. It’s time to give back to the women by cooking them a nice homemade meal. National Men Make Dinner Day is not a time to just slap some ribs on the grill and call it a day. The dinner should be delivered with appreciation; anybody can grill some food, but making a delicious meal with a variety of ingredients shows greater effort.

The simplicity of cooking brings greater joy and comfort in a home. The aromas dance around our senses, bringing back a flood of memories.

Give the women in your life something greater than gifts or jewelry this day. Give them something from the heart, and something from the kitchen, that’s far better.

Women, whether he is your significant other, brother, father, grandfather, or has some other role, allow the man in your life to create moments to be cherished forever. Who knows? Maybe this holiday will spark into something more, like a new tradition that happens once a month, year, or even every week.

National Men Make Dinner Day might even become a new hobby for men who have never cooked a day  in their lives. For some families, it could be a chance to switch up the routine, all while keeping it original with the home-cooked meal.