Here we go with the old saying "The key to a man's heart is through his stomach' I tend to think it's something totally different!  but what do I know, right?  I'm single!

No doubt there is some truth to the statement. So how do you best win the heart of your favorite man?

Great food gives men a feeling of home.

I guess, prepare his favorite meals. (At least you know he'll be home for dinner!)

When I was married for 21 years I did ALL the cooking. I remember putting in a LOT of effort to cook things my husband and family enjoyed. And it wasn't always easy. I got a lot of my recipes from TasteofHome.com

I think my husband would have been better at it. He came from a long line of excellent cooks. Me? Not so much, but I can follow a recipe.

Stick to the favorite staples your man loves

A recent survey concluded that Washington men favor Salmon for their number-one choice of a home-cooked meal.  This surprised me. For my husband, it was my Pot roast or Meatloaf.

DatingAdvice.com reveals: Comfort foods to be a stand-out. and talks about the fact that men can eat far more calories than women and need much more protein to sustain all those muscles.

As I write this..my mind is thinking all this sounds so sexist! Right?

I mean first off...I don't mind cooking for a man, but let's hope he can also cook.  I also agree he has more muscle mass than I would, but women who workout heavily,  need just as much protein just sayin'.

Okay! All that said I'll continue: The article from DatingAdvice.com reveals comfort foods are some of the top-rated dishes on the list.

In the survey, men favored things like fried chicken and barbecued meats. While many men can be wooed with a bit of Southern comfort. Staples from across the country hold prominent places in men’s hearts. 

For Washington Men, Salmon was the favorite.

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