I have been to Paris. I know the finer brands. I like shrimp scampi. I enjoy cooking but I only stick to easy recipes. I like to shop. I love the New Yorker.
I am a professional cook at a restaurant and re-did the menu. I have agoraphobia. My phobia keeps me from enjoying shopping. I have lots of support. I like the classic food. I don't cook at home. I eat carryout food a lot. I wrote an article in the New Yorker magazine about cooking.
I read your article on at home cooking! It was great. You explained everything really well. I will definitely try out some of your tips. Thanks! I appreciate your feedback on my work I just wish I could do more of it for myself - does it even compare to Paris? It sounds even better than what I had in Paris! Is your restaurant having any new specials this weekend?  To be honest I'm not sure - I tend to stick to the classics. Do you have any suggestions? You know I always love a good shrimp scampi. What is your favorite type of take out food? Oh good questions. I eat takeout a lot.  Sushi is always easy to find, but tough to find great.  If it's too crowded though I have to find another place.  Do you shop around for take-out as well? I do, I really enjoy Thai food for takeout. I love Thai food but the recipes are usually too complicated for me to follow.  Cooking can sure be complicated I agree! Maybe I can give you some tips on simpler methods? I don't cook much at home but could possible help you at yours?  I would need you to do the shopping however - my phobias prevent me. Would that work? That would be wonderful, I love to shop! Do you usually work most nights and weekends? Being a professional restaurant cook does hamper my schedule some, but I think if we plan enough ahead something could be possible.  I can't work all the time.  What does your schedule look like for the next few week? I am free most weekends. The only plans I usually have are catching up on the latest New Yorker. Awesome, let me check my schedule and see if I can find some time.  Enjoy that New Yorker, although I don't have anything coming up soon in it.  I hope to write again for them in the future.