Just prepared some Taco Tuesday food with my mother, and to be honest it was incredibly pleasant. I really think our weekly duo-sessions of basically just hanging out, talking, and being minorly productive, will have a significant effect on our relationship!
I can also express that cooking is a nice enough activity, and I wish I had the energy and motivation to do it more often. It was nice to have someone to work with - as opposed to needing to go it alone.
What can I say? I'm a social creature!