Merle Rosenbloom As you're reading this, you might think that you and I have nothing in common. I'm a culinary professional, and perhaps you're a newlywed with a husband or wife who has a craving for delicious home-cooked food. Or maybe you're simple someone with a eart for entertaining but don't know the difference between saute and puree. Here is where we connect: I didn't grow up in a family where my parents cooked, and my initial endeavors in the kitchen were less than stellar. Over the years, I have learned that to be a great hostess, you can start from scratch, armed with the essentials and an appetite for learning. Merle Read More Read Less