Five positives

1. Got a free coffee at Sebastian's this morning as a promotion (they gave out coupons). It is GOOD coffee! Best in the nearby area, and right across the street! They really put ABP to shame, but ABP has nutritional info and several low-cal soups, so I will still go there too.

2. The dish I cooked last night for tonight's potluck turned out awesome. Well, I haven't cut the meat yet, but the apples and onions are to die for.

3. Listening to Songs From the Wood in the morning makes me happy.

4. Plotting for pierceheart's birthday is proceeding nicely.

5. Plans with friends for tonight!

In the kitchen and at the table

For those of you who, like me, are big fans of food and the people who make it and explore it, a question in two parts:

If you could choose a famous chef to cook with, who would it be?
If you could choose a famous chef to eat a meal with, who would it be?

For me: #1 would almost certainly be Alton Brown, but Mario Batali is a close second. #2 would almost certainly be Tony Bourdain, but Mario Batali is a close second. :) If she were still alive, Julia Child would also be a top choice for #1.