Q: If my guy puts ketchup on everything that I cook, should
I be offended?

Offended? No. Annoyed? Of course. Who wants to slave away on food made with love, only to have it smothered in red goo? That said, you knew what you were getting into when you two hooked up. His tastes are his own, and his tastes just happen to run from ketchup to ketchup for now. Think of it this way—at least he’s eating your food and enjoying it.

Q: If I’m hungry at the movie theatre, what’s the healthiest food that I can get at the concession stand? 

Although the concession stand would probably be the last place on earth I would choose to fuel up on healthy snacks, there are a few choices that are better than others. To start with, bypass the nachos, popcorn and supersize beverages, and instead go for the jujubes, licorice or Junior Mints, which are low fat but still have lots of sugar. Then top it all off with a $10 water or Diet Coke.

Q: What’s a good way to make one meal into three meals without turning it into one of those three-day-old cafeteria casserole situations? 

Yeah, nobody likes seeing Monday’s pasta in Thursday’s “hearty beef stew.” Here’s an easy triple-play dish: Roast a big bunch of delicious veggies in the oven or on the barbecue—say, sliced zucchini, peppers, onions and eggplant. Eat them as a side dish during round one. The next day, put them into a sandwich with your favourite cheeses and grill panini-style. For the final play, chop them up and toss them into pasta with some garlic, olive oil and fresh herbs, along with shavings of fresh Parmesan.

Q: Is it rude to not order an appetizer/dessert if everyone else at our table is doing so at a restaurant? 

Rude? No. Awkward? A little. But sometimes you’re just not as hungry as the rest of the gang. Or maybe you’re watching your waistline. Or maybe nothing in the apps category really appeals to you, and you’re too full come dessert. As long as you’re fine with sipping your drink while others are chowing down, nobody should care.