Hands, Head & Heart

I came across this Instagram post this week, which says “This is my favorite quote from Marco Pierre White: A person who works with their hands is a laborer. A person that works with their hands and their brain is a craftsman. A person that works with their hands, their brain and their heart is an artist. Be an artist.”

Marco Pierre White is a British chef who has been dubbed both as “the first celebrity chef” and the enfant terrible of the British restaurant scene. White was the first British chef (and, at the age of 33, the youngest chef) to earn three Michelin stars. He maintained this standard for many years, but in 1999 chose to retire and return the Michelin stars.

At the time he said this: “I was being judged by people who had less knowledge than me, so what was it truly worth? I gave Michelin inspectors too much respect, and I belittled myself. I had three options: I could be a prisoner of my world and continue to work six days a week, I could live a lie and charge high prices and not be behind the stove or I could give my stars back, spend time with my children and re-invent myself.”

I celebrate White’s reinvention, and enjoy following him on Instagram. His views on cooking and life overlap with mine quite well.

America is back in the regime change business. (Or at least Donald Trump is, and we gave him control of the military.)

This past week the Department of War put Scouting America under the microscope. Rumor has it that they will soon be adding a Kegstand merit badge to appease Secretary Hegseth.

Sunday Supper

We enjoyed a Greek-themed meal with friends last night that included these Lamb Chops, this Greek Salad, and these Butterbeans. It was wonderful. In the week ahead, this Chicken & White Bean Stew offers a strong start, and this Roasted Cabbage Salad W/ Spicy Lime Dressing is intriguing.

Sunday Music

This set by Immanuel Wilkins at the NPR Tiny Desk is great. I had never seen this old clip of Miles Davis performing with Prince. Yebba joins Robert Glasper on Austin City Limits. The late, great Stevie Ray Vaughn performing Voodoo Child in 1985. Enjoy!

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Have a great week ahead!  You can do anything you set your mind to. Let me know how I can help.


Peace & Love,