All Chemists Are Not Good Cooks
Earlier this week, I had a chance to visit with some wonderful friends and enjoy some really good food. Believe me, when I tell you the fried catfish was excellent. My good friend is a chemist like myself, but she is a fantastic cook. And I am truly jealous! As I drove back from the gathering, I started asking myself what happened to me? Why am I so challenged in the kitchen? Don't get me wrong, I am not awful when it comes to cooking, but my skills are questionable. I have followed some of my dear friends around their kitchens trying to pick up some cooking tips, and I recall being yelled at for not "tasting my food" as I was cooking. That was a fun day! (smile) People often remind me that I am a chemist, and that I should be able to cook. After all, when I am in the lab, I am following a "recipe" for my chemical reactions, so naturally I should be a good cook, right? All chemists are not good cooks! However, for the rest of 2010, I am making a commitment t...