And we're off!

If you like to eat, then you just happened along a wide spot in the culinary road that I hope to turn into a fun place to gather, find inspiration and share a favorite pasttime.

First of all, let's talk about Peas n Q's Kitchen.

One of the things that that intrigued me early on about food (besides eating it!) were the aromas, the flavors and the RULES.

Yes people. Food has rules. From what will and won't play nice together, to recipes (some of which you must follow without question and those that you can use as a mere guideine) to proper, never-to-be-fussed-with table etiquette. For me, when the world's downright out of control, the kitchen rules put the outside world back on its axis. In my kitchen, any crazy day can calm down and finally begin to "mind its P's & Q's" with the sizzle of butter, the scrape of a wooden spoon, the whir of a blender. These sounds that create the hypnotic state that can turn a day of downright worthless stress into a creative, and delicious, delight...one you can't wait to share.

Stop by often, settle in and, as grandma used to say, mangia!
Your friend in food,
Suzie Q