Flameless fire...

Well friends, my father passed this past Thursday, so I'll be flying to New York to say my final goodbye...

My father really loved my cooking and raved over my baking. He was so happy for me when I told him about my aspirations to have a coffee shop that served freshly baked goods. He always expressed how proud he was of me just for having a desire to do something that was positive. I'll tell you the last time I spoke with him on the phone was when he had eaten some of the cookies (yup...those damn oatmeal, raisin, pecan cookies that EVERYONE loves) that I had mailed him when he was in the hospital. He told me how great they were and how much he enjoyed them. I had just started mailing some of my products, so I was testing them out on family members and friends trying to get my packaging technique down. I am really happy that what I love made someone I love really happy.

My dad was a really health conscious guy, but he always ate anything I prepared. I will always love him.

I won't be cooking anything this week........I think I'm just going to polish off the blackeye peas that I made AFTER New Years...yes, I was partying!...I wasn't at home boiling beans and peas (NAH!).

I have a feeling that before the week is over, I am going to have a taste for something chocolate and whatever I make is going to be SINFUL! I need the chocolate in my life right now...so please don't deprive me!