In every family, there are traditions that bind us together. But what happens when these traditions become a source of conflict? This is the story of a family torn apart by an old Cold Pie recipe, traditionally passed down to the women of the family. But when their son, a budding chef, inherits the recipe instead of their basketball-loving daughter, drama ensues. Let’s dive into this deliciously complex tale…
A Family Tradition Stirred Up

The Kids in the Kitchen

From Hating to Cooking

A Budding Chef is Born

A Family Tradition Passed Down

Rewarding Good Behavior

A Recipe for Controversy

The Pie Hits the Fan

A Heated Debate Over a Cold Pie Recipe
So, what’s the verdict? Was it wrong for this couple to pass down the family’s cherished Cold Pie recipe to their son, who loves to cook, instead of their daughter, who has no interest in the kitchen? The in-laws certainly think so, and they’re not keeping their opinions to themselves. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this culinary controversy…
NTA, preserving family recipe tradition despite gender expectations

Adapting family traditions: NTA for embracing your children’s aptitudes

NTA: Sexist traditions need to change or they be forgotten.

INFO – Conflict over passing down a family pie recipe

NTA. Break gender roles, let son bake pie, daughter play basketball

NTA. Sexist in-laws? That’s a recipe for family drama!

Family pie recipe sparks controversy with *sexist* extended family

Supportive comment defends cook against sexist criticism, predicts future success

“NTA publish it so everyone’s daughter has it since they’re acting funny about it” – Share the love and keep the tradition alive!

NTA – Keeping recipes secret is silly, share the love

Teach the recipe now or wait for her to be interested?

Daughter resents traditional gender roles in family pie recipe
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NTA. Breaking tradition to respect individual preferences.

NTA. Tradition adjusted for social change

NTA – No a-hole here. Share your pie recipe secrets!

NTA – A delicious recipe shared, a family tradition celebrated

Family tradition of unique and delicious recipes, NTA

Family recipe tradition lost due to stubbornness.

NTA. Passing on a recipe shouldn’t be limited by gender stereotypes!

Tradition challenged! Is it sexist? Not the a**hole.

Kudos for breaking gender stereotypes and making meaningful choices!

“NTA. Cooking is a valuable life skill for all genders! “

Letting your son learn a pie – a sweet tradition!

NTA. Trust in family traditions and individual creativity

NTA. Share the love and the recipes with everyone!

Defending the genderless pie and praising amazing parenting skills!
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Daughter disinterested, son eager: NTA for sharing family recipe.

Keep the tradition alive! Pass it down to both kids!

Teaching cooking basics to daughter through pie recipe: a missed opportunity

Generously share the recipe with your daughter for future cravings

Pie recipe feud: NTA’s wife’s family = Bene Gesserit

Adapting traditions and challenging gender roles for the win!

NTA: Tradition should unite, not divide. Let’s adapt for harmony!
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Great parenting! Respecting your kids as individuals is important.

Supportive parents encourage kids’ hobbies.

Encouraging son’s interest in cooking, shutting down sexist in-laws

NTA. Family traditions can be suffocating. Good on you!

Daughter uninterested, son is. What’s wrong with ‘cold pie’?

Sexism debate heats up over traditional pie recipe

NTA. Emphasizing individuality and building relationships with your kids ❤️

NTA. Teach the in-laws or let them give up eventually!

Stand up for yourself! You’re not the a**hole
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Passing down the recipe to your daughter could end the drama

NTA: In-laws vs. Parents – A Clash of Traditions

Keep the recipe in the family and pass it down!

Heartwarming parenting moment brings tears to your eyes

Perfect decision! NTA

NTA Encouraging kids’ activities despite dippy relatives. Well done!

Sharing family recipes should be a joy, not a battle!

Passing down family recipes to eldest son, younger son uninterested

Breaking gender stereotypes in the kitchen! NTA for supporting your brother

Recipe drama! Share the recipe with both for future harmony

Breaking tradition: A sexist pie recipe sparks family controversy

NTA and awesome parents supporting kids’ future and interests
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NTA. No drama, just confusion. ♂️

NTA. In-laws’ sexist views clash with inclusive family tradition. ♀️
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Pie controversy heats up with a cold pie and torta de frango?

Engaging comment defending tradition and gender roles in cooking.
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Respecting each child’s interest vs stuck with tradition

Defending against sexist accusations, keep doing what you love!

Cooking choices cause family controversy. NTA for choosing son’s passion.

Not the a**hole for stirring up pie recipe controversy

Encouraging support for son’s cooking passion and future family bonding

Pass on the pie recipe and spread the sweetness!

Keep the tradition or let it die? NTA has spoken.

Nah… seems like a calm and peaceful comment section

Cold pie variations spark family recipe debate

Gender roles debunked! NTA takes a stand

Traditions without reason? Not the a**hole for questioning them!

NTA. Passing down family recipes ensures a tasty legacy

Learning the family recipe: NTA, she can still join later!

Daughter’s disinterest makes you NTA in this pie drama
