Enjoying the Mundane

Enjoying the Mundane

A good friend who knows how much I love to cook gave me a wonderful Christmas present: Thomas Keller’s French Laundry cookbook. Part of my fascination is certainly the food — the spectacular recipes, the food combinations, and the presentation of dishes. But the other...
Book Review – Life, On the Line

Book Review – Life, On the Line

I just finished reading Life, On the Line, by Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas. Inspiring true story about an amazing young chef, Grant Achatz, owner of Alinea in Chicago, who was diagnosed with tongue cancer while at the height of his culinary career. For those of you...