the joy of eating

When it comes to the joy of eating, for me,  there are two types.
1.  Eating for the selfish, pure pleasure of indulging my senses and nobody else’s.
2.  Eating for the enjoyment of sharing the experience with others.
This week, I did both.
Often when I eat really wonderful food, I need, I want to be with friends.  [...]

food porn

on the half shell

After a professionally and personally stressful month, I knew what to do about whatever ails I had -  I checked in with Chef to see if he was Yankee Piering so I could stop by for my omnipotent antidote – Maine lobster.  “Maybe some Beau Soleils will help, too,” he replied knowing of my favorite [...]

note to self

If and when I plan next year’s Red, White and Blue Cheese party, I should remember to:
1.  cut out the “exotic” accouterments for the grilled cheese bar.  cheese, bread and butter are the only things people want.
2.  buy only interesting, unusual cheeses.
3.  if someone asks to bring something, kindly request no cheese.
4.  buy two loaves [...]