First of all...eating out all of the time is extremely expensive. You don't realize it, but it adds up. Therefore, my New Years Resolution was to eat at home more. This entails a lot of creativity and planning, which has been fun. I've been researching recipes a lot and then attempting to create my own. Some are a success...and others-not so much. I have had a lot of time on my hands..so as soon as I "perfect" something...I force my family, friends, and boyfriend to try it. Poor victims. Sometimes they are pleasantly surprised though ;-)
Another plus of cooking at home is the fact that you actually know what is in your food. I love that. Just so you know...I am all for eating at restaurants. I work at one-so of course I encourage it...it's how I make my money. I just think that we need to be more selective of where we are eating if we do decide to enjoy a night of not cooking.
I work at Ricciuti's...The Olney House. This beautiful home was built in the 1800's and I have worked there for 6 years. I have been so blessed to have such an amazing job throughout high school...college...and now. I have not only worked with a great staff..but I have really learned a lot about food. I have to try everything...even if it's something I'm afraid of. I'm so intrigued by our food, that I even hang out in the kitchen and beg our chef to let me help with food prep. Sometimes he says yes...but I can tell that I'm in his way :)
Ricciuti's is an eco-friendly restaurant...we serve locally grown seasonal produce, eco-friendly fish, local chicken, beef and dairy, and locally roasted coffee. It's interesting...I never used to think food had to be pretty...I just thought it had to taste good. But, presentation is extremely important! I am proud to say that every entree, dessert, and drink at Ricciuti's looks pretty to me. Maybe I'm biased...oh well.
I forgot what the point of this post was....maybe I'm hungry. K bye.
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