Improvement

Mommy, look what I made!*

One of several ways I've attempted to enhance myself since my New York departure is with a monumental improvement in my culinary skills (which, since they were practically nonexistent before, isn't so much an improvement as an inauguration). Never mind that this is the first time in my adult life when there aren't dozens of restaurants of varying ethnic styles a short distance away prepared to serve or deliver unto me an excellent meal at all hours. Necessity is the mother of invention, they say. So I have joined the extraordinarily colorful and well-nourished world of those who cook. Thank you.

* For those desirous of delectable details, I present my special smoked salmon rolls with cucumber, carrot and a hint of lemon. Regardless of their considerable messiness factor, they combined quite nicely with chilled sake and good company.

Posted by ayelet at June 14, 2004 08:45 PM