This sounds like so much fun. Of course, I will have to do the shopping and the cooking, but I think I can get DH involved by having him pick out 4-5 ingredients for a dish. He's watched "Chopped" a couple of times and understands the concept.
I guess there's just some women not meant to be housewives. But if theres a will theres a way. If she really wants to learn, she will. Ironcally, I'm also looking forward to your next chopped challenge. oh, and your cat's cute.