When cooking for others, do you save the best for yourself?
I admit, when it comes time to "plate" my meals, I often save the better cut of meat, or the crispiest chicken leg for myself. Sometimes I feel guilty or greedy when I do this. Since it's usually just my husband and I, I make up for my guilt by giving my husband a larger portion. So, do you think I should feel guilty or is the best piece the "prize" for cooking the meal?
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11 Comments:
It depends - I think that if you're cooking a meal for guests then the best pieces should go to them. If its just you and your husband, I'm sure he can understand your need to sample the very best of your creations!
I live by the karma rule - sacrificing the best pieces can only lead to rewards down the road! You never know how someone might repay you for cooking them the best turkey (or whatever) they've ever had!
guevara284 at 3:01PM on 02/28/07
I always give my husband--or guest(s)--the best bits. I love to eat, but I like applause for, and appreciation of, my cooking even more! If it's takeout or leftovers, however, it's every eater for him/herself!
Barbara Hanson at 3:03PM on 02/28/07
I never take the best parts, I would feel too guilty to do so
nelson5757 at 4:41PM on 02/28/07
I love cooking for people, so I usually keep the funkiest, non-pretty bits for myself. Unless I'm cooking for certain members of my family who are too dumb to appreciate what they're eating, in which case all bets are off.
corycm at 5:25PM on 02/28/07
you should feel guilty.
Dish at 5:29PM on 02/28/07
I absolutely never do. I get the worst bits even if its just the wife and I eating. I feel like its my obligation to give my best results to someone else. Heck, if nothing else its completely selfish, as I want them to think more of me by doing that.
Husband at 6:39PM on 02/28/07
In my house, I usually do the cooking for my family (mother and sister). I put work into my meals and truly appreciate real flavor from foods. My sister will cover her food in salt or ask to have her filet cooked well done. My mother would be happy eating a box of cookies if I let her. So, to answer the question, yes! I always save the best parts for myself.
NickDavid at 8:48PM on 02/28/07
I don't think there's any reason why you should feel bad or guilty, Thatgirl. In fact, I think it takes a strong individual to feel like you're entitled to the best bits of what you cook. After all, you're the one putting the time and effort into the job. Then again, I get pleasure from observing people enjoy the food I've prepared, but it's still a selfish thing when I give them the best portions. But if you'll appreciate the better portion, and even if you just feel like taking it, I say you're entitled.
jbeach at 12:28AM on 03/01/07
It depends. If the person with whom I'm dining can truly appreciate what I've cooked, I'll let him or her have the more perfect portions of everything. Sometimes, though, the best looking piece is not the best eating piece. When that is the case, they get the pretty one. :-P
Calichef at 7:10AM on 03/01/07
That's something I worry about when I cook for my boyfriend. I don't want to be greedy, but it's hard not to want to grab the best bits. So what I do is plate both portions and make him serve them. That way I pass on the moral dilemma to him. Although actually he usually doesn't even notice which one is which and just plonks them both down, so chance decides. Am I overthinking this? Yes.
audrey at 11:22AM on 03/01/07
Audrey...you are funny! I admit that I do obsess like that too! Usually, if I do take the best bits, I will announce to my husband that I did so but then give him more on his plate and let him know the trade-off. He prefers quantity to quality anyway! So that's my way of absolving my guilt : )
ThatGirl153 at 12:52PM on 03/01/07