Musing and Moaning about Cooks, Chefs and Straight Talk

Reminiscing about life in kitchens, the hospitality industry, history, customer expectations, challenges and an amusing look at over eager cookbook writers. After spending close to 70 years in the industry I am still fascinated by people, food, taste, complains and accolades. I pay homage to my colleagues who labor behind the kitchen door, unseen and usually unknown to the customers putting your food together. They are the heroes of our industry. I talk about the pantry workers toiling away and the stewards keeping the kitchens humming. I talk about the challenges and pressures and about the sad fact that chefs create food but don't eat it themselves.