how do i tell my mom that i dont like her cooking?

Answer 1

Don't. It will only hurt her feelings. Offer to cook instead.

Answer 2

touchy,touchy. She has gone through alot to raise you, as most parents do, and most moms that i know, put alot of time and effort into cooking for there family; especially if she is a home-maker. This is something she is most likely proud of and a negative response probably be a good solution. What i would do is to vest interest in cooking and sign you and your mom up for a cooking course (just say it's something you would like to do and would like her support there) Try this site for free courses. Not only will you spend time with her but, someone else will probably point out your moms problem and you wont have to,and she'll probably learn something from the class.

Answer 3

You should never say to your mom,she is trying & she loves
you very much, you should be grateful for her cooking !!!

Prehaps cook dinner with your mom and share ideas and
give her some tips or alternatives to the method of cooking
and recipes she is using..

Or cook your favourite meals for your mom sometimes and
when she asks you how you cooked it explain to your mom
how ya did it ,so in the future she cooks really good...

You only have one mother and she has sacrificed a lot for you!
next time you eat dinner, smile at your mom and tell her that
was yummy even if it wasn't ...It's little compliments like that,
that will make you mom realize you love her very much !!!

Answer 4

Uhm. If I were you I'd start making your own meals or being else where during mealtime. The only time I'd tell someone that their cooking wasn't all that great is when they actually open it up for discussion (for example: "ya know, it could've been better if I used this or that, it's really not quite as good as I had hoped"). It really doesn't do much justice to tell a person that you don't like their cooking. If they're open to suggestions that's one thing. But if they expect you to eat it, decline - but be nice about it. I think that after awhile, they'll get the hint.

Answer 5

Find a good cook book with some recipes that you like, and give it to her for a gift. Tell her that maybe you and her can try out a few of the new recipes. This might be a more kind way to start things off. Silence is golden in this case.

Answer 6

Why don't you help out in the kitchen with her? That way, you both make suggestions that could even out your dislike of her cooking. No one likes to be complained to about their taste when the person doing the complaining isn't doing anything to help.

You should make suggestions, help out, even cook some of the food on your own. If you've praised her cooking in the past, she might not know the effect her cooking has on you.

She's your mum. She loves you, and you spending time in the kitchen with her probably would help your relationship (and the food)!

-E

Answer 7

put the shoe on the other foot - meaning if it were you would you really want to know and how would you take it? I have a very open and loving relationship with my mom and as long as I wasn't disrespectful or belligerent she would maybe be disappointed but happy we had an open enough relationship to tell her the truth! Also, you pitching in and helping her cook or taking lessons etc. are great ideas she'd probably like that as well..

Answer 8

I don't like my moms cooking either, but you know what I would never tell her that. I am 33 and Have never even thought of telling her that. When we have family celebrations I offer to do the cooking.

Answer 9

offer to assist in the cooking, offer to cook a few meals a week if youre able. if you have to tell her here is a way: ma, did ya get this out of a cookbook? was there a picture? I bet it didnt look like this. JUst kidding, try not to hurt her feelings

Answer 10

Don't. It serves no real purpose but to hurt her feelings. If you are living at home deal with her cooking and offer to make meals more often. I am sure your mom would appreciate the extra help. If you don't live with her make it a point not to get together at meal times, to eat at your place, or to eat out. When it is unavoidable just smile and eat up. It is worth it to spare your mother's feelings.

Answer 11

Why don't you like her cooking? Is it burnt? Too much salt? Repititious?

Why not jump in the kitchen with her and watch what she does.....then ask if you can share the cooking duties and cook what YOU like! She'll be grateful for the break, trust me!