Victoria’s Reviews > Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys > Status Update

Grill with bananas and melted chocolate on top, for dessert. • Cut in strips, toast, and float on top of chicken soup. • Serve toasted instead of bread with morning eggs.

Toast, slather with butter, and lightly sprinkle with salt.Butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.Toast, then slather with peanut butter & honey. Layer like lasagna with cheese, shredded chicken, and green sauce and bake in a 375°F oven for 30 min.

Don’t believe the back of the 16-ounce pasta package that says it makes 8 servings! Cut that estimate at least in half.

Always underfill their plates but give more when asked. • Always figure on more portions than you think. Boys need their fill and are much happier for it. Hungry boys, with not enough food to go around, can be very unpleasant! If you cook for a crowd, it’s easier to shop for and prepare a few dishes in abundance rather than multiple dishes in smaller quantities.

Buy enough vegetables for three days; fresh produce is easy to supplement during the week. Keep a constant supply of onions and garlic. Always have frozen peas and corn on hand.

NEW CAST IRON, LIKE A FRESH PAIR OF LEVI’S, NEEDS TO BE BROKEN IN • Fill it with vegetable oil and place in a 200°F oven for 90 minutes. • Drain and discard the oil, and wipe the pan clean. • Coat the bottom of the pan in oil for its first few uses.DON’T USE SOAP TO CLEAN CAST IRON

Men like simple, straightforward foods. Anticipate their needs before they melt down.