This is petty, but I feel the urge to share and can't with friends without looking like a cow.
A group of about 7 of us are meeting up at a friends house this weekend. We all have young children, inc babies, so frankly don't get out much. Friend-who's-hosting is dreadful with food. She's not interested, doesn't enjoy it and can't cook. I am a glutton LOVE food. But being with the young DCs spend all my time making it in a frantic environment for people who are mainly ungrateful. And I rarely get time to sit and actually enjoy a meal.
I've offered to cook when we get together and bring along to friend-who's-hosting. Another is bringing sweet stuff. Someone else is bringing a craft thing to do (sounds dull but it's for a particular event) so everyone is contributing. I've offered to make something that's quick and simple, that I know everyone can eat, and that we can relax and enjoy. Not a big fuss. No big ta-da, look at me aren't I clever.
Friend-who's-hosting keeps saying for me not to bother bringing food. She says she'll cater as she knows I've got enough on my plate. So I know the food will be lacklustre and mismatched. I'm all pissed off now that one of my few nights out it'll be a couple of pieces of burnt oven pizza to eat. Pffff.
Appreciate you'll all say maybe she doesn't like my cooking. That's not the point really. More that food is an event for me. I don't get out much. And now a rare night out will be shite for food and it feels like a missed opportunity.