Aah, the old food=love connection. I know it well.

In our family, all the women show their love by feeding others. I think it is quite a common, nurturing way of being, but I think it pays to be aware of how this food and love connection can impact when it comes to things like eating disorders etc.

So you weren't jealous of the food per se, you were making a subconscious love /emotional connection to his appreciation of the food.

He said : Weren't her banana muffins the best? And you heard. ' I love her more than you'.
It could just be that he just really enjoyed the muffins.

I know I always throw in my heart when I cook for my partner and children. I understand how you feel. It may seem odd on the surface, but when you understand the food=love connection it is very easily understood to be jealous.

Jealousy is about fear. What are you afraid of?