Lettuce

OK Quick how many different types of lettuce can you name?  How many have you tried?  Each one has its own characteristics and taste.  For example Arugula is bitter where  Butter lettuce is not.  Each one will stand up differently to dressings.  And here is a great tip - use pinch of salt on your greens after they are washed and just before you assemble your salad.  Stacey did a great cooking class today at Williams Sonoma and that was a tip from her.  Thanks Stacey!

Cooking Class for kids

Well I helped with a cooking class for kids today. It was fun and the kids were well behaved. If you have never had children in the kitchen when you cook, borrow a couple and teach them how to cook.  It is a great way to see what you really know. They will ask all sorts of questions and you do have to make sure they are safe.  But who know you could have the next Emrile or Paula Deen in your kitchen.. 

I recommend it highly.  Now where did  put my cocktail??

Sandwiches

Celebrate the earl of sandwich and make something different today.  How about a Bologna with grape jelly or a peanut butter, banana and honey on wheat? Try a new combination.  It all started with the 4th Earl of Sandwich who had  too much to do that he asked his cook to put a piece of beef on a piece of bread.   Next thing you know other people tried the idea and VIOLA the sandwich was born,

So what are your ideas?