Are they? I say no. They are my primary hobbies and hey, we all need hobbies right?
The reason I ask is actually related to Christmas. My family is big on gift-giving and we basically work off of Xmas lists every year. Yes, I'm 31 and I still make a formal list for Santa!
I'm also notorious for putting off the creation of said list until the last minute -- particularly when you consider the fact that Nena and I will be in Pittsburgh over Thanksgiving to celebrate both holidays with my family back home.
True to form, here I am, a mere month before Thompson family Xmas and I just started to compile my wish list yesterday. Procrastination is king in my world.
So what does this have to do with food and wine being hobbies (okay obsessions)?
Looking at the things I'd like to get this year, one would wonder if I do (or read about) anything else!
Meat grinder attach for our stand mixer
Spice grinder
Quality beer brewing kit
An ice cream maker
Endless food- and wine-related books
A knife roll for my kitchen knives
Is this obsession becoming unhealthy?
Any recommendations for the Beer Brewing Kit? My son is interested in one too and I don't know where to start. Love the rest of your list...
Posted by: Susan | October 26, 2006 at 12:47 PM
Why would you think it's un-healthy? Especially if you use your wine and cooking talents to feed your family? Would it be better if you were asking for season tickets to the Islanders?
Add to that list - Some of the things on my list - A remote thermometer to measure your pit temp and meat temp, A really goood set of knives, An electric knife sharpener. Man you got me thinking!
Posted by: BrooklynQ | October 26, 2006 at 04:36 PM
You're not the only on my friend. I found this on my blog from last year...
If you can swing it this year Santa, I'd like you to bring me....
A Nu-temp wireless barbecue remote thermometer.
Some barbecue rubs from John Henry.
A smoker from Dave Klose. Santa if you can get him to make me a MOAB, I'd really appreciate it.
A cord of seasoned cherry, apple, oak and maple wood.
100lbs of lump charcoal.
A 48 blade Jaccard to help tenderize the brisket.
A couple of meat injectors.
A new digital camera so that I can post pictures on my blog.
A foodsaver so that I can store and ship all my delicious barbeque.
A good set of knives and a knife skills class at ICE.
Posted by: BrooklynQ | October 27, 2006 at 12:29 PM