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when i first learned how to make an omelet. just this year.

i am going to the charcuterie workshop. it's suppose to among other things address how it help to save a family business. i really wanted to go to the workshop about throwing a four course dinner for four for under 50 dollars. there are a lot of points that ed talks about that are very valid and i am interested to see how slow food addresses them. i'll report back on sunday!

i really don't have a food ocd but my grandfather has one that cracks me up. you CAN NOT cut a stick of butter crooked. it better be straight, not at an angle, not sliced horizontally from the top. it better be perfect and without any crumbs on the stick of butter or there is hell to pay.

i have 5 aprons... 2 are from a chef i used to know... 1 was custom made by my kids teacher it's embroidered with evil chef mom on the front. another is also custom made that looks totally retro. i need to wear pearls and vacuum in heels to wear it! the other is just a plain ol' apron!

i forgot to answer my own question... i like cocnut or strawberry paletas.

I have a drawer full of vintage pretty/sexy aprons that are special to me because they belonged to my mother. She always wore an apron and I have the more contemporary plain bib types that she wore at my house. I rarely even think to put one on. I think I'm a messier eater than cook (big boobs are not always a blessing). ;-D If I recall correctly, back in the 50's she wore one apron to cook and another prettier one to go with her outfit when company came. There are a few holiday specific vintage ones too, but I like the chiffon with ruffles the best. Reminds me of Lucy for some reason. I wear an old tie-dyed long shirt if I'm really worried about ruining my clothes. I also wear it as a night shirt and have worn it over a bathing suit.

ok, ok ok...i've got just a few remarks here. i certainly remember Keebler's Magic Middles. I sweeeaaar i can still TASTE them. Also, Planter's Cheez Balls!!!! Woot! p.s. i heard the cheezballs are making a come-back at Blockbuster stores....oh yah...i'll be there tomorrow!!
Nostalgic eaters unite!!

My favourite was this past weekend.

I made those New York Times chocolate chip cookies and brought them to my friends house for dinner. Her little 2 yr old son who had been shy with me until then took a bite, looked up with this unforgettable look in his eyes, got up out of his booster chair, walked around the table, and climbed up in my lap to give me a big hug and a chocolaty kiss.

I'm definitely making those cookies again!

@LoCo - you really should try your hand at canning! I started again this year, after a nearly 20-year break (yup, last time I canned something was with my Mum, when I was 15 or so), and it's amazingly gratifying. And yes, every time I look at my cupboard full of pretty jars I feel ever so proud! Besides, everything I've preserved/pickled/jammed this year we picked ourselves (for the last several weeks, we've been taking a trip to a U-pick farm down in South Jersey every Friday morning, including one today - which means more canning ahead), so it makes me even happier, even if it's silly.

@Chiff - it actually does sound like a shining accomplishment! Made me jealous:-)

@Traveller - congratulations on your ribbon!

Oh! And a big congratulations to everyone that has had a proud moment or two! Some of us (ahem, me) don't experience them all that often, so it's nice to gives a little shout out sometimes. :)