Always A Cook, Never A Guest

I don’t know what it is about being a chef, but to tell you the truth, I rarely get invited to friends houses for dinner. They all feel intimidated. They wouldn’t dare cook for me, they say. Why? Come on! I like hamburgers and cole slaw just like the rest of the world. I really am an ordinary, everyday cook, I just like cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and I like to keep the flavors pure. It is the integrity of the food not the gimmicks on the plate that are the true test of good cooking.

That's why whenever I am on the road doing demos for the public, I make it a point to bring someone up from the audience to help me so I can prove that what I am doing is doable by anyone who wants to cook better.

I hope some day the phone will ring and one of my friends will have the courage to say, “Want to come for dinner?”

Comments

[Laurie]

I would cook for you any time MaryAnn! Hope our paths cross again soon, Laurie

[Kim]

Maybe those folks are like half the world who thinks that the only way to cook something is by opening a box??? Too salty, too many chemicals and just not good for you! I love quick and easy, but you don't have to open a box to get it.

P.S. I make a terrific cole slaw! ;-)

[mary ann esposito]

Kim,

I love a good cole slaw! What's your secret?

[mary ann esposito]

Thank you Laurie. I hope our paths cross again soon too!

[Jeffrey]

Ciao, Marianna!

If you are ever in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, come on over. We can trade notes about fig tree disappointments over dinner!

Ciao!

[Chris Fennimore]

I remember meeting a chef who said dolefully, "I wish someone would burn a meatloaf for ME!"
Chris

[mary ann esposito]

Kim, first shred the cole slaw very thin and hold it in ice water for several hours to let it really get crisp. Drain and dry it well. Then make dressing of olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, fresh thyme and parsley, diced red peppers, salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Add a couple tablespoons of pickle juice and you have a very nice, non-mayo doused cole slaw!