And so we begin

I was listening to an author read audio version of the memoir, Julie and Julia , and feeling in a bit of a funk myself, when it occured to me that I didn't have to live her adventure vicariously. As a newlywed in 1990, I fell victim to the tempation of a Double Day book club offer of free books with a minium commitment to purchase 4 books at the regular price. Not too long after, The Way to Cook was on it's way to my mail box along with several other books I've long since passed to others. I even pasted a book label with my name on it on the inside cover. Proof that at one time you could actually read my handwriting! This book
has remained largely unused and unopened over
the last 19 years. In fact, I can promise you I've never even actually followed a recipe in it - I only took it out to look a the photos from time to time.

So my family and I won't be Mastering the Art of French Cooking like Julie, but we are going to give a good college try to the master recipes in this book. We've set up a few rules for the project and we'll be starting tomorrow. We hope any readers enjoy our tales from the kitchen.
-N