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Sharing: The Occasion of a Dinner Party

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Laurine Wickett

When Padma first announced that we were having a dinner party that night in our very own house, I was so excited. I love dinner parties. I love attending dinner parties and I love throwing dinner parties. I realized quickly … Continue reading →

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Constructive Deconstruction

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Laurine Wickett

I’ve never done deconstructed food. It doesn’t really interest me. It seems over-thought, with little consideration for pleasure or sustainability–an intellectual style of cooking that lacks character or soul. I understand that to deconstruct is to break down, to dismantle, … Continue reading →

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Adaptation

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Laurine Wickett

As a catering chef, I have cooked in all kinds of kitchens, with all kinds of equipment, and nevertheless, it is always expected that I will deliver great tasting food on a pretty plate at an appetizing temperature. In catering, … Continue reading →

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