Man in the Kitchen: Table for One in the Empty Nest
No matter how much you prepare, empty nest syndrome can hit you hard. Ken Carlton, author and father of two boys off to college, describes the heartbreak of cooking and eating alone.
Man in the Kitchen: What Do We Tell Our Kids in the Age of #MeToo?
A father contemplates the best way to educate and protect both boys and girls when out on the dating scene in the age of #MeToo.
Man in the Kitchen: The Joy of Cooking (alone)
Man in the Kitchen Ken Carlton finds precious solace cooking alone while his busy wife works and the kids lead their independent lives.
Man in the Kitchen: The Importance of Holiday Meals
Holidays mean different things to different people, but one thing that never fails to unify the family around a table is a lovingly-prepared holiday meal.
Man in the Kitchen: Is Commuter Marriage the Way to Go?
Author Ken Carlton lays out the advantages of a commuter marriage and warns which traps to avoid to make a long-distance relationship work.
Man in the Kitchen: Embracing Your Child’s Sexual Identity
When your child is ready to share with you who they really are, expect the unexpected and the rest will follow.
Man in the Kitchen: When Your Kids Leave the Nest
A father contemplates his future empty nest and recalls the home-cooked meals that fed his precious boys and fuels their shared memories.
Man in the Kitchen: Sex and Swinging in a Modern Marriage
Sex and swinging are all the rage these days. But our Man in the Kitchen says there's more than one way to add spice to a long-term relationship.
Man in the Kitchen: Being a Guy in the New Women’s Order
Husband and father Ken Carlton describes his admiration and solidarity for the new women's order leading the charge for equality and respect.
Man in the Kitchen: When Change Strengthens You for a New Year
After a plumbing disaster forces his family to move, our Man in the Kitchen reflects on the ways change strengthens you for a New Year to come.