Food is one of man’s basic needs. A cook is a philosopher and a scientist--witha nurturing soul. That’s why I keep a food diary. It’s nothing fancy, just a spiralnotebook from the Dollar Store, but it’s a handy record of my kitchen memoriesand adventures, with a few photographs, quotes, and experiments gone awry.I spend a lot of time pondering how matters of the heart and mind are boundtogether—much like combining flour and oil to make a roux. Aunt Bluette usedto say a kitchen is much more than appliances and counter space—it’s a laboratoryfor life.That said, I don’t think cooking has to be complicated. Over the years, I’vecompiled some simple recipes for exhausted cooks. I’ve compiled a list of myfavorites. I hope you enjoy them.Love,Teeny Templeton
