I have been very upfront with friends and family and even people I hardly know when put in a meal situation with them. I simply say what I am doing, and what my limitations are, and most people have been very accomodating. It sounds like you have a kitchen in the house...does someone else do the cooking? If so, if you just let them know, I feel certain they would try to help you out...if you are doing the cooking, I have found that making some things up ahead has helped. I have that bacon that just needs heated - it is already cooked, and I make a few servings of scrambled eggs at a time, so I can just pop it all in the microwave, and eat quick. Good luck!