A woman finds herself in the middle of a family conflict after moving in with her boyfriend, who shares 50/50 custody of his two children with his ex-wife. The new girlfriend, a self-proclaimed foodie, takes over the cooking duties and introduces the kids to a world of delicious homemade meals. However, this culinary upgrade leads to unexpected consequences when the children start refusing to eat their mother’s cooking.
New Beginnings and Cooking Duties

A Delightful Bond with the Kids

The Culinary Upgrade

Kids Refuse Ex-Wife’s Cooking ♀️

Ex-Wife’s Demands

A Peaceful Offer ️

Ex-Wife’s Furious Response

No Affair Involved

A Culinary Conflict in a Blended Family ️
A woman’s passion for cooking and her delicious meals have unintentionally caused a rift between her boyfriend’s ex-wife and their children. The kids now refuse to eat their mother’s cooking, leading to heated demands and accusations from the ex-wife. Despite trying to find a peaceful solution, the situation remains tense. What do you think about this family’s culinary conundrum? Share your thoughts and reactions below.
NTA for wanting real food, but both parents need to address the issue.
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NTA comment suggests learning to cook as basic life/parenting skill.

Get the kids involved in cooking with their mom

NTA for cooking healthy meals for kids, ex-wife needs to learn

Cooking good food for the family causes drama and suspicion

NTA for offering a compromise. Cooking isn’t hard, just Google it

New girlfriend’s cooking causes family drama, everyone’s at fault. ♀️

New girlfriend’s cooking causes tension with ex-wife, but sending recipes may not be the best solution

NTA comment defends girlfriend’s cooking, suggests teaching kids to cook.

New girlfriend’s cooking wins over boyfriend’s kids, ex-wife upset. NTA.

Commenter called out for humble boasting, gets roasted by others.

Commenter calls out bad parenting in food dispute

Doubting the authenticity of the story, hilarious comments ensue

Commenter calls out OP for gloating about new girlfriend’s cooking.

Step back and be kind, but don’t be a pushover.

Did OP insult ex-wife’s cooking? Focus on kids’ welfare

Stepmom not responsible for ex-wife’s laziness. Keep being awesome
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New girlfriend’s cooking wins over kids, parent should try alternatives.

Boyfriend needs to handle his kids and ex-wife’s food rules

Did OP influence the kids’ decision? One commenter thinks so

Moving in with kids too soon, ex-wife focused on wrong issue ♀️

Navigating food differences in blended families can be tough ♀️. Communication is key

Commenter offers advice on a delicate situation with ex-wife’s cooking.

Foodie feud: Kids prefer dad’s girlfriend’s cooking over mom’s.

New girlfriend’s cooking wins over boyfriend’s kids, ex-wife struggles. NTA.
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New girlfriend’s cooking causes drama with boyfriend’s ex-wife. NTA.

Moving in too quickly? Concerns about intentions and childcare.

Debate over new girlfriend’s cooking reveals deeper issues. ESH.

Teaching kids basic cooking skills is a win-win situation

Boyfriend’s kids prefer new girlfriend’s cooking over ex-wife’s. NTA.

New girlfriend’s cooking wins over boyfriend’s kids, causing family drama.

Don’t let her insecurity ruin your delicious cooking skills

Cooking dilemma: ESH, kids refusing mom’s food, adults need communication.

New girlfriend’s cooking causes tension with boyfriend’s ex-wife. YTA.

Co-parenting insecurity causes food drama in blended family

NTA. Cooking is not hard. Effort can make any meal good

New girlfriend’s cooking wins over boyfriend’s kids, NTA for not sending food.

Commenter supports OP’s actions, urges ex-wife to mature

Moving in too fast with kids involved, but NTA for cooking

Mom upset with ex-husband’s girlfriend’s cooking, suggests cooking class via zoom

Get the kids involved in cooking and teach them valuable skills!

Boyfriend’s girlfriend should stay out of ex-wife’s cooking arrangements.

Stepmom wins over boyfriend’s kids with cooking, ex-wife upset

Is the boyfriend using you to get back at his ex-wife?

Single mom overwhelmed and drowning as kids reject her cooking

Ex-wife demands money for takeout instead of learning to cook ♀️

Commenter compares BF’s ex-wife to a choosing beggar

New girlfriend’s cooking is so good, ex-wife is insulted. NTA.
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Skeptical commenter doubts kids’ preference for ‘foodie’ meals

New girlfriend’s cooking wins over boyfriend’s kids. NTA suggests easy recipes.

Cooking advice sparks debate on ex-wife’s laziness.

Teach the kids to cook for ex-wife, giving her a break

New girlfriend’s cooking wins over boyfriend’s kids. NTA confirmed.

New girlfriend’s cooking exposes ex-wife’s poor meal choices for kids

New girlfriend’s cooking causes drama with crazy ex-wife

Boyfriend needs to handle ex-wife, kids being brats

Teach the kids to cook and suggest meal plan services
