So I've been having lots of daydreams lately about quitting journalism and going to culinary school or opening a gastropub or something farfetched like that. That means I'm especially envious of my acquaintance Matt in Durham, NC, who is opening his own fabulous new restaurant this week. Great concept and great food (and wine) that I hope to sample when I'm home for Xmas. If you're anywhere in the Triangle check out Six Plates.

Meanwhile, I will have to pretend to have cooking skills at my post-thanksgiving dinner party this weekend. I plan to introduce my Brit friends to cornbread dressing, southern style!