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"Where I come from, the meal is the result of reflection and study. Menus are prepared in advanced, timed to perfection. It is said, without the culinary arts the culinary arts, the crudeness of reality would be undearable." Kate & Leopold

A phrase of beauty and truth is well worth remembering. I made a very pleasant mouse with blackberry puree swirls a while which everyone...
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Nothing much new, and I don't really feel like writing frown .
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"Absence makes the heart grow fonder." Anonymous

Not all the time. I got a desk whore job recently, where I stare at a computer screen for most of the day, and the last thing I want is look at another one for an extended period; which is making an honest job search difficult.
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", . . . it is necessary for men to understand, and be able to see, that through various symbols the same redemption is revealed." Joseph Campbell

There are generally many ways to do different things, but I can understand that one may prefer to do it one way. However, it is really unnecessary to force others into a "totalitarian" path and look down on...
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"After all, not knowing how to cook, is like not knowing how to fuck." Robert Rodriguez

I guess that this puts me in a little better standing, since I've worked in fine dining restaurants for about six years. I still have a great passion for cooking, and I would be happy to cook a meal for/with anyone.

Food is such an important element, and the...
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sky:
while i love cooking, i really hate eating in front of people. particularly restaurants, they make me so nervous.
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"Of course, your don't want the world populated only with dinosaurs;but it's a terribly good thing to keep some of them alive." Nick Mason

It has been quite a long time since my last entry, and I apologize about the delay to those few who actually read mine.

There is much to be said for tradition. Various traditions have shaped our lives, made us curious...
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"In war, there is no salvation." Virgil

I wrote a lengthy entry, but through a fault of my own erased it, and I do not feel like attempting to re-write it. So, I apologize to you viewers and hope you are able to find entertainment some where else.

Beautiful naked women come to mind for some reason, ... !? biggrin
sky:
i hate it when journal entries disappear before submitting them!
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"In war, there is no salvation." Virgil

It has been a trying time, of the thoughtful persuasion. I am pleasantly riding my bike around a city again, yet I am finding that the current city to be quite limiting. Needless to say, I am ready to move on but have not been successful in acquiring a position some other place.

I saw Inside Man with...
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"Experience is what one gets while working or dealing with some task." Adam Shaw

It has been an interesting time, and I have succeeded at coming to a decision. Now, it comes down to the waithing part, I have gotten tired of waiting, so I shall see what happens.

I saw the Inside Man recently with some friends, and I highly recommend the film as...
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sugarskull:
Portland is awesome. I don't know much about the culinary arts, but Portland has a great art scene. It's beautiful, and if you can get past the rain, and the hippies, Portland is a great place to live.
maxi:
of course,
1. always treat not only women but anyone they way you would want to be treated.
and once and a while stop and appreciate your other half, Try not to get caught up in the mundane everyday rooutines, and stresses in your lives.
Pay attention,
Kisses for no reason, Plan something small like dinnner or movie by surprise.
just try to be involved in your relationship, don't exspect it to carry it's self.