A few nights ago, I cooked a 7 course meal for a group of amazing women. During that dinner party I experienced such joy and happiness in my heart, it made me swoon. The sounds coming from the dining room after I would bring out a course and explain it, made my soul sing with love. Those well-read, well-fed, talented, cultured, and experienced woman thought MY food was something inspired. They were happy, joyous, laughter spilling from every corner of the table. Conversation flowing smoothly through the courses. Food brought forth emotions, both theirs and mine. They loved what was happening, as did I, and that's the exact reason why I love to do what I do.
Cuisine for me is not just about the taste and presentation. It's about the farms where it comes from, the farmer that raises their animals and grows their squash. The farmer that takes pride in the land and the beauty of that relationship. It's about my relationship with the farmer, and the inspiration I feel to encompass this type of very special, very unique beauty. I, in turn, take pride in the product that was raised or produced locally. The honey, the hogs, the asparagus, the heirloom squash, the foraged mushrooms, the eggs, the herbs....these are the reasons for me to create, to delicately deliver these flavors that were so carefully grown or found or raised. I love food for these reasons. (Also, who says you're too old to play with your food?)
The Kitchen Window is a forum for me to put forth these experiences, the things I find, the farmers I meet, and the food I make from it all. So welcome darlings, welcome to The Kitchen Window.
