Prior to doing my current line of work I owned and operated a restaurant in the small town of Pinckney from 1984 to 1999. During those fifteen years I was able to realize several passions of mine and put them to use. I enjoyed cooking, creating things and entertaining. A great combo if you are in the restaurant business. During those years I learned a lot from the cooks and chefs who worked for me, most were pretty amazing people. Demonstration cooking is fun and because I love it and enjoy entertaing a crowd I volunteered to do a guest apperance at our Farmer's Market this week and demonstrate how to make "the perfect omelet."
What a blast! I had forgotten how much fun it is to cook for an audience. I rounded up some gear, packed up five dozen eggs and what seemed like all but the kitchen sink (on second thought, I brought that too) along with some fresh picked herbs from my little herb garden.
Within 15 minutes I was set up and in business, cooking omelets, chopping herbs and generally having a very good time. I took goodwill donations in a can for our Fire Department which is working to raise funds to purchase a new thermal imaging camera. Our local Kiwanis clubs are holding fund raisers for the department and one of our local businesses has pledged to make up any shortfall (there will be a significant shortfall) for the purchase. It was all good fun, entertaining and I had a really great time and raised a couple of bucks for a good cause!
Oh yes, today ends week #12 of riding and I finished the week with 39.74 miles. Staying pretty consistent and exploring miles of dirt roads right in my own backyard.
