a well-cooked meal can redeem an entire life

From our friends over at Food Vibe:

I believe a well-cooked meal, shared with friends, can redeem an entire week. I believe a well-cooked feast (like Thanksgiving), shared with family, can redeem an entire year. In some cases, a well-cooked meal can redeem an entire life. This is the true pleasure of cooking for others: the redemptive value of good food. I like to believe that this is why I cook: to nourish people.

Happy Birthday


This made in Japan, Samurai-esque blade now makes its home in my kitchen.

Wielding his blood sword,
A hero who fights with pride,
And slays with honor.

He is a brave soul,
Drawing blood only for peace,
Never for vengeance.

Even if he falls,
In the midst of a battle,
His name will stay on.