Why?????

Who doesn't love food??? Food is more than just energy for our bodies. It is something that allows people to share and experience and learn without words. One bite of a friend's dish tells me a story about them: what they like, where they came from, and how their day is going.

I personally live to eat. I finish breakfast and I am already thinking of what to make for dinner. Cooking is not a chore for me but a way to relax and experiment. While I thrive as a person in the kitchen, I love to eat out. Experiencing new flavor combinations and inventive cooking techniques inspires me. Watching my friends cook and seeing how they move about the kitchen gives me ideas. I rarely refuse trying new things. I have a small list of foods I despise: olives, mushrooms (most varieties), mayo, and ketchup. The thought of a date at a local pub or dive restaurant excites me; that's where you can find real flavors.

I was inspired to start this blog after eating out last night. You will learn all about that adventure in the next posting.....