Maybe in a couple of day you could cook something to share. The give and take might make her take notice. I'm not sure if this would be an 180 for you but I bet her tummy will thank you
As for the compliments...the chile man the chile. Compliment her on the chile (not everyone can make a good pot of "chile con carne")
Jen *The more anger towards the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present*
