And I got my GF hooked on em - now the criminis just won't do.

Hey, I live in San Diego now (N County near Del Mar) - would love to meet up sometime. Maybe do a little cooking together?

I and my GF (Ann) like to cook lots and we reference your site at times (your turkey notes are what I refer to every year at this time - people rave about my birds thanks to you). Also the tortilla soup although I toss in grilled chicken thighs to give it some protein.

Korean sounds fun. ;-)