Quote Originally Posted by pomtzu View Post
Since you've been friends for such a long time, she probably knows too much about you for you to be able to give her the allergies or sensitive stomach routine. And since you have a cleaning lady (I presume you still do), then cleaning would probably be out too, except for maybe straightening up a bit in between the regular visits by her. I rather like what KBlaix suggested - helping you with some of the cooking, but under your direction. Also running any errands and doing some of the laundry. Other than that, can't think of anything that would be of much help to you. Sorry.......
Yes, Ellie, I do still have a cleaning lady... Sasha (the friend) really wants to cook, and help, and she has such a great heart. I knew this issue going into the stay here, but had never witnessed it in my own kitchen. One of the first nights here, she wanted to cook chicken. The handling of the chicken and lack of hand/prep area washing was appalling. I don't know... I might just let this ride for a bit, though. We seem to be separating a lot of the cooking, so it might work out OK.

Thank you all for your words - just trying to keep things on an even keel.