Politics and Food

Ok, I must admit that I'm actually posting this topic first so I can take the pressure off of Freek for being a revolutionary. However, this is more of an observation than speaking of all things political. So, to get to the point -- the economy has made me a better cook. I was one of those women in denial for years being married to a man who thought Prego was haute cuisine and ahad kid that dined on fish sticks and ramen noodles. However, in the last 2 years, as I saw layoffs and paycuts, it became a quick tradition for my son and I to cook on Friday nights. In fact, this was quite a while before he made the decision to apply to culinary school. It's been a bonding experience and I've learned a lot more about mire poix and bechamel and what happens to gluten if you smack flour around too much. Last night we made sun dried tomato marinated pork chops and risotto and life was good. So, thanks to all the government politicians, bankers, lobbyists, and greedy corporate CEOs for enhancing my life. Keep up the good work.