Manifesto

  • No matter what you cook it will be good
  • No matter what you have in the frig, there is something that can be a meal
  • No matter what you have in the frig, you will eat together [You do want to eat together, right?]
  • Where ever you go, think of bringing food

OK, let’s start with what is in your frig

Basic kitchen items needs

Sharp knives, paring knife, chef knife, bread knife,

A good press, usually sold as a garlic press

Sharp knives, you don’t need too many, something that is good for paring, something that is good for slicing bread, something that will cut frozen chicken

Food grinder, something like a food processor

Music, Something you know and that will keep you dancing, good food comes from good dancing

Cooking utensils and tools

See basic kitchen needs

Things to grow around your house

Basil, Oregano, Tomato, Rosemary, ?

Something to distract you while you cook

Use of a timer (keep one ticking in the back of your mind, if nothing else)

Cooking with a friend, it might be your wife or husband, or a friend

[it is always easier to cook for a crowd, so maybe you should think your family is a crowd]

Have something pretty, plates (white) and glasses (blue), to serve you meal on

[live chat, or what to do with filberts and mung beans?]

Mixing meats and vegetarian (ovo-lactarian)

What if they are late (have another drink)

Have your guests accept hospitality graciously