SC - Thickening with egg yolks, and veal

[Liam Fisher]

I think there is a misunderstanding here, at least of my definition of
"closed".  I welcome volunteers, and have no problem with folks sticking their
heads in the kitchen to offer help.  However, I do NOT want the "kibbitzers" who
have no intention of helping, but just want visit, snare a taste, etc.  It's
distracting, dangerous and just plain old inconvenient!

Kiri

Stefan li Rous wrote:

> Seumas posted a bunch of stuff about he keeps his kitchen "closed" and
> then said:
> > Playing croquet with radishes has been known to draw me out of the
> > kitchen, big spoon in hand.....:)
>
> Hmm. But wouldn't it be better to use a hockey stick, mallet or rattan
> sword, whatever they are using? Unless it is a very long spoon, I think
> you might injure your back. I'm sure they would be willing to loan one
> to the headcook if he can spare the time from the kitchen. :-)
>
> We've been through this open/closed kitchen before. I wonder if anyone
> has changed their opinions on it. I see that Ras and others haven't.
>
> Frankly, as a volunteer thinking about helping in the kitchen, some
> of these opinions on closing the kitchen to outsiders or at least
> the impression it gives, would make me hesitant to volunteer. I'm
> sure I could find another area where my efforts/interest would seem
> to be more appreciated. I think this scares off any but those already
> dedicated to cooking. Those, like myself at times, who are unsure of
> their abilities in the kitchen may well go elsewhere rather than
> brave the atmosphere and likely criticism.
>
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