With Age Comes Cooking Wisdom?

I made pizza for the first time several weeks ago and marvelled at how well it turned out... As I stepped back to admire my work, I must admit, along with my pride, I felt a twinge of embarrassment; I realized I had not needed to buy the special pizza pan to make pan perfect pizza. Click here to read the rest of the column.

Thin-curst pizza with proscuitto, ham, salami, pineapple, basil pesto & fresh mozzarella

I think that birthdays make us all a little philosophical. One thing I’ve come to realize is that I’ve become increasingly fearless in the kitchen. I think this is because, as I’ve become older, I’ve come to recognize that perfection is relative and the ability to adjust and adapt (equipment, ingredients, whatever) is a mark of resourcefulness. Read the column here.

Thanks to you, all my friends, who have been flooding my inbox with birthday wishes. You have a special place in my heart. Thank you so very much.

Have a great weekend everyone.