Help for the Home Cook

Life is a combination of magic and pasta. -Federico Fellini

There is no love sincerer than the love of food. -George Bernard Shaw Do you love food? What is your favorite food? What do you love about it? How do you like this food prepared?

One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating. -Luciano Pavarotti Are you currently eating mindfully or not? Do you try to multi-task while eating? When is the last time you sat down and just concentrated on eating and enjoying your food? Did you savor your food? Did you taste each bite?

All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast. -John Gunther I could eat breakfast foods for every meal of the day. They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I believe it. What is your favorite breakfast foods?

When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste. -Laiko Bahrs Do you enjoy using a recipe or would you rather cook free-hand?

It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato. -Lewis Grizzard Do you grow any of your own food? Do you enjoy gardening? What do you usually plant? Locally grown food is a big movement right now- how can you incorporate more locally grown food in your diet?