During our texts I brought up his dish from last night and said since I can't get the reciepe (because he said he makes it up as he goes along) how do I hire your cooking skills and he said don't worry I'll made it to order for you, just tell me when.
I like that. He didn't say "we'll see" or "I'm sure I'll make it again sometime"
This is a great interaction, Brit! What do you think about responding "How about right now?? I'm starving!!! Hahaha, j/k" ? Or something to that effect - keep it light without pinning him in on a date that he has to put on a calendar, ya know?
And good for you for recognizing you need to check your expectations.
moment has passed. I replied and said that I'll even pick up something from the butchers near me for it. I'm picutring when I get back in August asking him to come over and we'll make it together.