I just finished reading a great book called “The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry” and I cried at the end and had to share why to see if it touches any of you the way it touched me. I don’t want to ruin the book for any of you so I’ll be brief and untelling as possible.
Since it would not be right to give away the end of the book let me just say that something was said about the work and effort a chef puts into preparing their food. While I realize I am not a degreed chef I still consider myself a very good cook and I put tons of effort into my food sometimes cooking for hours and hours and I do not feel recognized or appreciated sometimes by the people I serve the food to. While they usually do tell me it’s good/great/whatever, it’s not like they truly understand what I went through from shopping, to prep, to timing, to flawless service without any effort on their part….and so with that said….this is a must read for anyone who can relate to this or for anyone who wishes they were a chef or could cook for a living…or do something with food because it is their passion.
I saw Julia and Julia last week too and it was great. I love anything to do with food so any food movies or books are always of interest to me so please share. Most people would think about buying a big house or nice car if they won the lottery but for me it would be Culinary school all the way 
Ciao for now my foodie friends.
tahoelis
i think we all feel that way, that sometimes the effort and love we put forth in our meals doesn’t garner the accolades, appreciation and regard we feel we deserve.
i, too, would love to go to culinary school.