Food, we all need it

Food, we all need it, we can't live without it.  It’s essential to our everyday living. 

Some of us were born with taste buds that crave inspiration while others can live on the substances that are found at the local fast food establishments that litter our highways and byways. Me personally, I can't stand what they pump out of those places to pass off to us as food.  I will agree that they have their place.  Heck, I started my working career at a fast food establishment and I've taken my children and granddaughter to them.  I will give them credit, they have a place.  I just prefer good food,prepared well. 

My preferred style of dining is a bit more refined, I’m a self defined food snob.  I really don't like the typical chain restaurants (i.e: Chili's, Outback, etc) as they are all basically the same.  The restaurant does not, I repeat, does NOT have to be a 5 star restaurant or Michelin Star Award winner (if I ever get to travel overseas!); nor does it need to be a black tie and diamonds type of setting. While I’ll admit that ambiance has a great deal to do with the over all experience, it’s not a deal breaker. 

What I'm simply talking about is good, tasteful, satisfying food, prepared not from a frozen state but prepared in the kitchen shortly after I have ordered it.  I’ve had the privilege of dining in some of today’s best restaurants owned by some big names in the industry.  I’ve also had some great meals at small, “hole-in-the-wall” restaurants that I will go back to time and time again; as we go I will be more than happy to share with you my secret little holes of fine dining.  Please feel free to leave me tips with your favorite holes of fine dining and we can compare notes! J

I also love to cook myself; well I should clarify that statement.  I love to cook, bake and decorate cakes!  Cooking I’ve always loved, baking I’ve always loved.  Cake decorating?  Well that has become an obsession of mine in the past couple of years.  I love it!  I love creating something that is not only a sweet treat but is also a delight to the eyes!  As I create some of these edible treats I’ll share them with you as well.  So let’s all settle in for some fantastic delights!