Friday, June 6, 2008

Pull out the skillet, prepare for the cookin'

Yesterday in cooking school was egg day.  We poached eggs, fried eggs, and made souffles.  Since we had made chocolate mousse the day before, I felt like I was trapped in a big eighties steakhouse dessert world.
 
"I know this is primarily a cooking class," I said to the chef, "but are we going to make any good desserts this week -- maybe things that aren't on the menu at the Cheesecake Factory?"
 
He cocked his head slightly, furrowed his brow, and looked at me quizzically.  He said, "I know you're wearing a ring but I never asked if you were married to a woman or a man.  Should we discuss this?"