You be the judge: should my husband start trying new cuisines?

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

Recently
Definition: Not long ago; in the near past.
Example: I’ve recently started learning Spanish.
To end up (somewhere/(doing) something)
Definition: To eventually arrive at a particular place or situation, often unexpectedly.
Example: We got lost and ended up in a small village.
Though
Definition: Despite the fact that; although.
Example: I enjoyed the meal, though it was quite expensive.
To encourage (someone) to do something
Definition: To give someone support or confidence to do something.
Example: My teacher encouraged me to speak English more often.
What’s the point in (doing) something?
Definition: Used to say that doing something seems useless or has no benefit.
Example: What’s the point in arguing if nobody is going to listen?
To sneak
Definition: To go somewhere quietly and secretly so that nobody notices.
Example: He sneaked into the kitchen to get some biscuits.
To stick (to something)
Definition: To continue doing or following something without changing your decision or plan.
Example: I’m trying to stick to my diet this week.
Cuisine
Definition: A particular style of cooking or food, especially from a specific country or region.
Example: I love Italian cuisine.
Narrow-minded
Definition: Unwilling to consider ideas, opinions, or ways of life that are different from your own.
Example: He is quite narrow-minded and refuses to try new things.
To be fond of (something/someone)
Definition: To like someone or something very much.
Example: I’m very fond of Indian food.
To broaden (something)
Definition: To make something wider or more varied, especially someone’s knowledge or experience.
Example: Travelling can broaden your understanding of other cultures.
Bland
Definition: Having very little taste or flavour.
Example: The soup was bland, so I added some salt and pepper.
Up to scratch
Definition: Good enough to meet the required standard.
Example: The food at the restaurant wasn’t really up to scratch.
To cater (to/for someone/something)
Definition: To provide what a particular person, group, or situation needs or wants.
Example: The restaurant caters for people with special dietary requirements.
To spice (something) up
Definition: To make food more flavourful by adding spices; also, to make something more interesting or exciting.
Example: I added some chilli to spice the dish up.
Inedible
Definition: Too unpleasant, unsafe, or unsuitable to eat.
Example: The meat was completely inedible because it was burnt.
A fussy eater
Definition: Someone who is very selective about the food they eat.
Example: My son is a fussy eater and refuses to eat vegetables.
To be set in your ways
Definition: To be unwilling to change your habits, opinions, or way of doing things.
Example: My grandfather is very set in his ways and doesn’t like using new technology.
To kick up a fuss
Definition: To complain loudly or make a situation seem more serious than it is.
Example: She kicked up a fuss because her table wasn’t ready.
To make a scene
Definition: To behave loudly or angrily in public and attract attention.
Example: He made a scene when the waiter brought him the wrong dish.
To get someone into something
Definition: To introduce someone to an activity or interest and make them interested in it.
Example: My friend got me into Japanese cuisine.
To foot the bill
Definition: To pay for something, especially a large expense.
Example: My parents offered to foot the bill for the whole meal.
To be stuck in a rut
Definition: To be in a situation where you keep doing the same things and find it difficult to change.
Example: I feel like I’m stuck in a rut and need to try something new.
To get into a huff
Definition: To become annoyed or offended and show it by becoming quiet or angry.
Example: He got into a huff when nobody asked for his opinion.
To quibble
Definition: To argue or complain about small, unimportant details.
Example: We agreed on the price, so there’s no point in quibbling over a few pounds.

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

The following questions are in no way related to my own relationship with my wife. I promise (with my fingers crossed).

1.       What did Alice say?

2.       What did Lyndon say?

3.       What did the jury say?

4.       Whose side are you on?

5.       Who are you more similar too?

6.       Do you enjoy cooking with your partner?

7.       Do you enjoy receiving feedback and unsolicited advice while you are cooking?

8.       Does your partner buy loads of pointless kitchen gadgets that take up loads of space in the kitchen?

9.       What type of feedback do you get from your partner about your cooking?

10.     Would you happily eat food only from your native country for the rest of your life?

11.     Do you and your partner have gendered roles in the kitchen?

12.     Does your partner hold untrue beliefs about healthy eating?

13.     What does your typical dinner routine look like?

14.     Are you fed up with your partners cooking?

15.     Does your native country have the best food in the world?