It's completey okay to surprise me...AS LONG AS you have some idea of what I might like to eat or what I'm allergic to. If those things are in order, then I say surprise, surprise, surprise.

See, guys don't mind suprises like a free cooked meal. In fact, we both welcome and appreciate those. While the outcome may require some Maalox and repeated trips to visit the porcelain god, it is a truly thoughtful endeavor. Even if you're an awesomely terrible cook, the fact that you stepped outside of your comfort zone is a plus and should yield some naked time.

And really, that's what all surprises are about: the outcome. Men don't like surprises that require prolonged conversations, Maury Povich, Jerry Springer, or Ryan Seacrest. We prefer the type that bring happy endings, smiles, unicorns and the Keebler Elves. We ESPECIALLY do not appreciate Maury. In fact, on the list of surprises, that would have to be ace numero uno for worst surprise ever.

Now, as far as asking though, there's a way to do it covertly so that you can still surprise him. If you're thinking about cooking, purposely go to The Food Network or something and watch food shows JUST so you can ask him about his favorite foods. That way it looks like its coming up because of a show you're watching when really, you're planning the Chef's Extraordinaire Meal of Champions. Planned surprises. Like a condom with a whole in it, only the EXACT opposite.

So go forth, ye, and cook like the wind.

It was written.