Aren't you a man? Why don't you know how to do [fill in the blank].. a rant thread

[RachelandSadie]

hunt and fish....i've been doing it my whole entire life and i have to teach him techniques. also camping and survival tactics in the wilderness. i'm the one that backpacked across MT for four days on the Missouri river with a tent, canoe, and my backpack of food. he wouldn't know the first thing. i had to teach him to grill, to cook, to clean properly, to brush his teeth in the morning so he doesn't get sick (still working on it)

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

It could very be that in his book, med-rare is not how a steak should be cooked. In my house, anything that is not well done is not worth eating. Any pink and it's not edible. However, even that can be overdone. My mom has a habit of making every piece of carne asada into jerky because it's so overcooked. I've asked her once why she overcooks the meat, and she was surprised. She said that's just how she likes it and was shocked to find out I didn't like it that way. I think you're boyfriend would be shocked to know you think he overcooks the steak as well. His version of med-rare is your version of way over cooked.

There's actually a pretty straighforward chart of what is rare, med rare, medium, medium well, and well done. Some people just don't know how to follow it.

Rare: cool, red center still 75% red
Med rare: warm, red center still 50% red
Medium: pink center, 0% red
Medium well: Brown 75%
Well done: brown 100% (this should not be called "well done" as a steak cooked to this point is certainly not a job well done LOL )

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by celstu1

Oh my gosh... or even, god forbid, when you say you have it, and they are like "I didn't want to KNOW that!!" uummm... how old are you? EVERY woman has gone through this, idiot! LOL

My boyfriend is a man in most sense of the word, but I don't have the heart to tell the 'grill master' that he is the worst griller ever!!! LOL The man cannot cook a decent steak to save his life on the grill. Over cooks EVERYTHING. I like my steak med-rare. He just can't do it! I want to buy him a grilling book, but I'm really afraid to offend him! Poor guy!

Believe me, if you buy him the book, and he really does like grilling, he will read it and learn. You will both be happier. I'm with you, anything cooked over med-rare is a waste of a steak.

[Woogie Man]

Doneness Check using your hands

This works...I do a variation on this. I use the back of a fork and check the spring of the meat....but the hand thing will get you used to what to look for.

[citygirl123]

Oh my goodness...this thread is funny....
Where should I start?
Most recent, the tv picture was frozen...he couldn't get the remote to work or anything else...so he went up stairs to watch the little tv because he couldn't miss any of "the game." While he was gone, I walked over and popped out the card, restarted the cable, done.

I am the mechanic around here. I find lost things that are right in the front of the shelf (if it was a snake, it would have bit you...) I am the plummer, the sprinkler programmer, etc. It is frusterating at times, but he does bring home the "bacon", doesn't complain about the little dog, puts his clothes in the hamper, and loves me (34 years) so I guess it evens out somehow.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by citygirl123

Oh my goodness...this thread is funny....
Where should I start?
Most recent, the tv picture was frozen...he couldn't get the remote to work or anything else...so he went up stairs to watch the little tv because he couldn't miss any of "the game." While he was gone, I walked over and popped out the card, restarted the cable, done.

I am the mechanic around here. I find lost things that are right in the front of the shelf (if it was a snake, it would have bit you...) I am the plummer, the sprinkler programmer, etc. It is frusterating at times, but he does bring home the "bacon", doesn't complain about the little dog, puts his clothes in the hamper, and loves me (34 years) so I guess it evens out somehow.

[McheleM]

My husband is a plumber but I can't get the toilet in my master bathroom to quit running at 3am. I threaten him all the the time that I'm going to call another plumber to come fix it lol.

[Princess10]

This complaint isn't about a household member-it's about one of these ridiculous maintainance men, hope you don't mind.

I called last weekend cuz my fridge was 55 degrees! I had stuck a food thermometer in there when I noticed stuff wasn't cold. I ran to the 24 hour store & bought some dry ice to try to help it til morning.
I called & the on-call guy came. He opened the freezer & said "your stuff is still frozen, what are you talking about?". I showed him the temp & he "discovered" the problem...I had the fridge & freezer turned up too high!!! High as in COLDER in an effort to save my food. I tried to explain to him why & he said "ma'am, where do you see that at?", I was so irritated! I just said ok, my fault, blah, blah.
On Monday I called & requested the good guy. He came & actually investigated to find the problem-my whole stupid motor was fried! Hmm, wonder if I did that with the dial as well.
If you're paid specifically to fix things, then fix them, or at least attempt!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

There's actually a pretty straighforward chart of what is rare, med rare, medium, medium well, and well done. Some people just don't know how to follow it.

Rare: cool, red center still 75% red
Med rare: warm, red center still 50% red
Medium: pink center, 0% red
Medium well: Brown 75%
Well done: brown 100% (this should not be called "well done" as a steak cooked to this point is certainly not a job well done LOL )

For my mom, the "well done" there is medium rare. She likes it her way and no one is going to change her mind.

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

There's actually a pretty straighforward chart of what is rare, med rare, medium, medium well, and well done. Some people just don't know how to follow it.

Rare: cool, red center still 75% red
Med rare: warm, red center still 50% red
Medium: pink center, 0% red
Medium well: Brown 75%
Well done: brown 100% (this should not be called "well done" as a steak cooked to this point is certainly not a job well done LOL )

Amen to that! Black 'n blue, please!

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by McheleM

My husband is a plumber but I can't get the toilet in my master bathroom to quit running at 3am. I threaten him all the the time that I'm going to call another plumber to come fix it lol.

I know all about this! Mine was a mechanic for years. Now he is the boss. Can I get anything on my car fixed!? NO! I am going to a competitors dealership!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Amen to that! Black 'n blue, please!

YESSSSSSS!!!!

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Amen to that! Black 'n blue, please!

that is was I call PERFECT!!

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Hummm, from my discussions with women from all over, most men should just start with learning to pump and screw -- then move on to biycles, cars, etc.

Learning to swing a mop and an egg flipper would be a plus as well.

Pump and Screw? What is there to learn, it comes naturally!

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Pump and Screw? What is there to learn, it comes naturally!

You are just too funny Steve.