I have been a closet foodie for years and years. Staying at home, watching the Food Channel, ya learn a thing or twelve.

I don't know if I will become proficient with la cuisine fran\ufffdaise necessarily, but I *do* know that I will sharpen my skills as a cook. I made a kick-ass chicken and rice soup from scratch yesterday because Emily got sick at school and I had to pick her up early. Her only request for food was chicken and rice soup and we had none in the cupboard, so I made some. She loved it! Yay me!

As an aside, I watched "Ratatouille" with my daughter the other night and it was positively delightful. I loved the deceased chef, Gusteau's, motto that "Anyone Can Cook", even a rat. I particularly adored Peter O'Toole's voice characterization of the evil restaurant critic, Anton Ego (The Grim Eater). Adults will get a kick out of this movie for the food and the clever humor.

But, just to be contrary, I will give you a run for your money, Andrew, dear one :-) It will be fun!