REAL MEN COOK
Celebrating National Men Make Dinner Day
In the Burgdorf household, sometimes for meals, it’s every man for himself. Because our daughter is the youngest, she’s still dependent on us and her big brothers for some assistance cooking in the kitchen. But, with busy schedules for all of us, it can be tough to be together to share a meal. The first Thursday in November is National Men Make Dinner Day, and we’ve made it a priority to ensure our boys can cook more than just toast and pasta when they leave the house. Thus, the air fryer has been a godsend and a game-changer. After all, you can cook pretty much anything in it! I’m proud my kids are not the typical “chicken nuggets for every meal”-type children. They’re actually pretty
adventurous when it comes to food and willing to try new things.
Along the way, we have been fortunate — we haven’t had any major culinary disasters — although the gas grill has been left on overnight a few times (once, that was my fault)! When the kids were growing up, we invested in a meal-prep delivery service and had a blast preparing the meals together as a family. Those worked out great for us until the boys got older and started eating a ton! I’d say the best experience I ever had cooking was when I took a cooking class in New Orleans with a friend of mine. Under the instruction of an amazing New Orleans-style chef, we made barbecue shrimp, corn crab bisque, traditional bread pudding, and more! I enjoyed the food and experience so much that when my wife and I got married, the chef who taught the class catered our wedding brunch in Mississippi! Men truly can cook!
INSPIRATION
TODAY’S SIP
The Four Graces Pinot Noir
A perfect wine to pair with Thanksgiving dinner, The Four Graces Pinot Noir features hints of bright-red berries, such as the turkey-friendly cranberry, raspberry, and cherry, complemented with a focused mid-palate of lightly roasted coffee beans and black pepper. A sip of this delicious wine finishes crisp with balanced acidity. It’s an easy drinking style that can be enjoyed right away, but the flavors really open up with some aeration. The Four Graces Pinot Noir is considered to be a chef’s wine and not only pairs with the turkey, but also with all the delicious Thanksgiving side dishes, too! Priced under $30, it’s a great value! Not to mention, this pinot noir’s ruby hue looks beautiful on the Thanksgiving dinner table!
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