Sorry but why would you clear out the fridge an hour later and throw a perfectly good plate of food away??? Are you serious!!?.
I make a fresh , hot meal for my husband so he comes home after a long hard day's work to some sustenance.
But then we love food, I love cooking it's my way of showing him my love in a busy week. We talk about what's for dinner  every day  
I am so hungry if I've had a long time with no food so I can't imagine what your husband felt like. 
How often do you clear out your fridge???