11/14/2009

Apologies for the Leave of Absence

I have started culinary school at the French Culinary Institute in New York City, and between class and commuting, its a 12 hour day.  I am going to try to make short posts from my phone, and I apologize in advance if the quality is not as good as the posts I make from this computer.  Please send me comments and questions as I love to hear from you all, and I will try to answer them in a timely manner :)

Ciao, or should I say Bon Jour?

Cinnamon Girl

Nov 14, 2009 10:15:03 AM | Current Affairs

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I once considered studying at the French Culinary Institute, you made a good choice.

Posted by: Kevin Kelly | 11/26/2009 at 09:13 PM

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