Mother's Day:

Both of my parents have been extremely supportive in my chocolate aspirations, but I'd like to take this sappy greeting-card designed day to legitimately thank my mother.  Nancy Lampe has helped me turn this idea into a more possible reality and has kept the ball rolling.  I really look forward to one day working with her as a partner.

Thanks also for teaching me that it is a good idea to start early:

Of course, this is a joke.  My mother is a classy lady.  

Last night, Mom and Dad came to Raleigh for dinner and dessert.  We discussed Atlanta plans and celebrated mothers day.  For Mother's Day I gave Mom two books that I thought deserved some mention here.

The Sweet Life In Paris by David Lebovitz covers Lebovitz's amazing journey through the pastry and chocolate world of Paris.  Appropriate.  Mom and Dad are hoping to spend a year or two in Paris (according to the 5 year plan).  They are also going to sail the great loop, move to New York City, and build a house.  Go Mom!

The second book, What Einstein Told His Cook by Robert L. Wolke, falls in line with my recent read Molecular Gastronomy.  Figured we both could be up to speed.  Both books feature a few interesting recipes, and seeing as she has on of the biggest recipe book collections I've ever seen, I think it was a very nice Mother's Day gift.  Love you Mom!