I'm really looking forward to seeing the film FoodInc.. Unfortunately, it's not planned to be shown in Tampa, but we'll have the option of going to Winter Park or Sarasota. I don't actually visit the theatre often, but in this case, I want to support something that I am extremely passionate about, and not wait for it to make it to DVD.

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I haven't written anything on this site, or any other for that matter in some time, mostly due to the fact that I've stepped out of online life, and back into the world of cooking professionally. I'd love to write about the experience so far, but my energy and time wouldn't permit it at this time, however I really wanted to share a new reference book that was recently published that I think every cook or aspiring cook should own, Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking. Certainly Michael Ruhlman, the author, provides recipes within the book, but the real reason to own the book is the books namesake, ratios.

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It's been a while since I've cooked at home, and the last few weeks have been one of those periods where all I eat is junk/fast food, so last night I took what little initiative I had and trekked off to the local grocer to grab a few things to make a simple, hearty pasta. I took a quick glance at the all but empty fridge and cupboards, only to see some bacon, a wedge of Romano cheese and half an onion, so a carbonara like pasta came to mind. I knew I wanted something rich and heavy. Something filling and comforting. As my diet has been crap anyway, bacon and cream didn't concern me the least.

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Like most people on Thanksgiving, the idea is for the dinner preparation to be as smooth and painless as possible, to allow everyone to spend time together, rather than be stressed out in the kitchen. Preparation and planning is the key to any good meal, whether it be one of the biggest of the year, or mid week family meal.

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Some time ago, I signed up for a "beta testing", but not the kind most people on the web are used to. This was for Joffreys" coffee. I never received my sample, and eventually forgot about it. However, yesterday in the mail, there was a package from Joffreys. Sure enough, it was another sample. Today I received an email outlining exactly what the sample was. As the original survey/sample was aimed at today's army of internet workers (for a lack of a better phrase), they took the responses and developed a flavor geared towards this crowd. Billed as "a highly caffeinated, yet smooth blend of java that would keep you working longer and buzzing stronger. We took your specs, and engineered a brand new flavor".

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