The Dinner Challenge

I'm heading down to the Whole Foods in Greenwich, CT., for a noon event today in which I will cook black burritos and talk about my book. This is part of the "Dinner Challenge," Random House's marketing extravaganza with Whole Foods. (I'll be at the White Plains Whole Foods on Thursday at noon, and the one in Manhasset on Saturday at noon). I have no idea what to expect. All I know is that I made a big heap of black beans last night, and I'm bringing them with me (Whole Foods says it will provide the rest of the ingredients). I had four burners going in the kitchen last night, because in addition to these beans, I also made gnocchi at Lulu's request. I felt like I was running a small restaurant. I could have used a couple extra burners.

This morning it is raining again, but the house smells like garlic and beans -- a good smell. The kids are at school. Christine has fled somewhere to avoid me. And I've got a vat 'o beans I'm about to spoon out in Greenwich. Nice.