Is this the life or what?
God love this internet thingamajig. I set out to make potica, and Slovenian grandmothers offer me recipes. I announce I’m making naan, and bakers from India weigh in with tips and advice. Has a baker ever lived that’s as blessed and lucky as I am? I think not! Thanks to all the readers and contributors out there who make this site possible.
My mom ran a catering business. One of her gigs was an monthly dinner that was focused on one nations food each month. It was a great learning experience for me for sure. But the thing I didn’t really appreciate until I was older was that every month as we were cleaning up some grandmas would show up & say “you did a nice job on ‘X’ but you need to (add/change/delete) ‘Y’. Some times they would show us techniques . It was amazing! Some cooks try to hide what they know but the really great ones share and make the world a better place.
Your a great one for sharing & it makes me happy to know others want to share too.
What a wonderful thing to say!
Thanks so much for all your encouragement, Frankly. Have a great weekend!
– Joe
I think YOU are our great good fortune! ::smooches::
Ha! Thanks, Rainey, you sweetheart!
– Joe
I feel sorry for people who feel so guarded with knowledge and sharing. I can understand for a business reason to keep your recipes to yourself but otherwise helping others learn and grow is so much more fulfilling than hoarding what has been learned. I agree you are a great source for information and your blogs are fun too. A great combination–information and entertainment. I will also give you kudos for responding to questions or arguments. So many sites “seem” open to comments and questions but if you ask a question, you never get a response. It’s hard I’m sure to respond to all questions or comments but it’s nice to know one site that will make the attempt. Thanks!
Thanks so much, Linda! I deeply appreciate that. We live in an open-source world. It’s true for code, it should be true for food as well. Nothing on this blog is meant as definitive, hopefully it’s all a launching pad for further improvisation.
Cheers,
– Joe
I’m not a grandmother :))))))
Not you, Tjasa! Though your help is greatly appreciated! 😉
– Joe