I never had time to go after other business — that’s my job this year.

The look of the table immediately gets people in the mood.

It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It’s not worth the effort — you don’t have to do everything yourself.

A meal is the whole experience of getting together and sharing with friends. It is more than food.

New needs and requests add to the fun of it.

To cook is to eat well, to eat well is to live well.

The disaster is always greater to the one having the event. No one else really notices — they are busy having a great time.

Cooking is a good unifier. It gives people the opportunity to work together.