Back in step

I had an odd experience yesterday. I went to Dominck’s (which in itself is odd as I typically frequent Whole Foods and shun both Jewel and Dominck’s until I need an unorganic item or I’m just plain desperate.) Anyhow, I walked from the parking lot to the store and a man stopped me. Here’s what he said: “I could watch you walk all day. You’ve got one hell of a walk!”

Now, know that I was completely startled by him AND his statement, but I was gracious, knowing that he meant well and it was coming from a good place. When I recovered (several hours later) I thought about it. I have been WELL known for my walk since highschool. It was nothing I was consciously aware of, but people seemed to notice and comment on it all the time. I still hear a comment or two every now and again, but I felt it even before he said it. I was back in step.

I accept and embrace my walk (which can not be done if I think about it…it just has a mind of it’s own, although it does help to play JT’s ‘I’m bringing sexy back’ in your head, substituting boy for girl…) Typically, I ‘walk’ when I’m dressed to the nines. In highschool, there were only what, twos and threes…no nines until prom. Yesterday, I donned jeans and flat shoes. It’s a clear sign… I’m back in step!

Intuitive Chef

I received a few questions about what an ‘Intuitive Chef’ is/does. It’s quite simple actually. Do you recall the feeling, upon meeting someone for the very first time, that you either really liked them or really didn’t? If you had a feeling one way or the other (strongly), you probably couldn’t explain it. It just was. You loved him/her immediately or you couldn’t get away fast enough. If polled, you can only say, “S/he just…well…I can’t…you know how it is…I’m at a loss…I just knew immediately, that we would be friends forever. We cliqued immediately and are now inseparable.” Or on another note, the response is sometimes, “who?”

That’s how it is with cooking and me. I’ve never taken a class, but I just know what’s going to blend well. I know what time to put everything on so that all is served warm and well. AND most importantly, I know how to cook quickly! Whoever’s touting the 30-minute meal has absolutely NOTHING on the Intuitive Chef! The only things that rock me a bit are recipes and baking. Baking takes WAY too long and there are no shortcuts that I can see. I will use a recipe every now again, but it’s probably something that’s been requested of me to make and I have no clue where to start…intuition is still kicking in here…I know that I need a recipe and I know where to go.

Late night fodder

I think it’s time to jump on the reality TV bandwagon. Not in a bad way…I guess. I just need to jump start some things, and it seems that the best way to do this is via reality TV, but the RIGHT show.

And what is the right show?

It’s hard to tell these days as many are just so bad. So let’s look at my options:
1. Flava of Love. Well, I think this was the last season, but really, could you see me on this show? Flav wouldn’t have ‘time’ for me.
2. Survivor. Hmmm. I can’t see this one working in my favor. Stress, starvation, irritating people. My best couldn’t shine through. There’s a writer on the island this season, and he’s making us look bad. Not sure I could swing it around.
3. The Bachelor. Every season, there’s a token Black female. She’s always voted off in the second round (as if she had a chance) and she NEVER gets air time.
4. American Idol. Sounds good, but I can’t hold a note.
5. Top Chef. I would do this show in a hot second, as I consider myself an intuitive chef, but those with little to no culinary experience seem to go very early in the show. I am, however, up for the challenge.
6. Game shows. So up for any of these, Deal or no deal, 1 vs. 100 (never watched this one, but can’t be that hard…)
7. The Amazing Race. BINGO. The only person I can envision playing this game with is Laure, and we have such a hook. Think about it L.

What would you consider doing...if anything?

Please note, this is for entertainment purposes only…all except number 7. Just late night fodder.