Brooke!
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Wonderful Cooking!
Valentine's Day, 1999
Brooke and I got together early that day to prepare for her big debut. She planned a balsamic vinegrette salad, a dish of chicken breasts stuffed with ham, portobello mushrooms, and many other wonderful fillings, a potato soup, and a delightful cheese and cream sauce to go with the fresh strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries for dessert.But, part of the experience was helping and watching poor Brooke as she quickly stressed out over trying to make sure everything came out perfectly. She grew more and more distressed as the hour grew later, and her anxiety level absolutely soared once everyone had arrived. Despite the fact that the guests were me, who would be happy with just about anything she might do, my roommate, and the mutual friend who hooked us up in the first place, and his wife.
It all worked out, in the end. The food was excellent, the entertainment of
her preparations ultimately amusing, and the benchmark set for future hostings.
Her cooking has continued to live up to reputation, as she works to reform my eating habits, and she has even begun to get me to eat my vegetables...
