I am a single guy who likes to cook. And yes, STRAIGHT MEN CAN COOK. I live by myself, and I try to cook at least twice a week. I don't mean like something from a box, I mean making something from scratch. I like to learn how to cook on my own; what recipes work for my lifestyle (leftovers for work), what recipes reflect my personality (American home cooked meals). I like down-home cooking. Stuff that sticks to your gut and reminds me of what my Mom cooked when I was a kid. I love making a great dinner for someone. I like making a perfect desert and giving it to someone. Key Lime pie using REAL key limes, Chocolate Biscotti using only TOP cocoa ingredients, etc. Old school comfort food is what I like to cook. Still searching for that ultimate peanut butter cookie... for some reason I can't nail that one down yet. I grew up in a big family (1 of 6 kids). Mom didn't really have time to make wonderful meals, but I remember things like meatloaf, mac + cheese, baked bread, baked chicken, etc. All of this was made from scratch. Perfecting mom's apple pie (improved upon it, actually). Making perfect mint chocolate chip mereingues. I can imagine a dish in my head and how to plate it to appear inviting to my guests - I have a knack for pulling that off quite well (presentation is KEY for the girl across the table when you cook for them!!) One time my pasta primavera spilled alllllll over the kitchen. I almost cried, but remembered I am a man, and opened a beer and cleaned the kitchen instead. I made some maple cookies once that were just cardboard. OH And I nearly set my kitchen on fire (who knew bagel chips toasted up so fast!?)