My amazing chef

I really do love you beyond anything. Hearing your voice, seeing your eyes light up, and feeling your touch sends me places beyond this world. Watching you chop an onion makes me go crazy, and no one can emulsify a vinaigrette like you. I’ll be your friend as long as you need me, and when you’re ready, love you unconditionally. I do love you, as long as you need me to and longer. Deglaze my pan any day. —Your Sous-Chef

This article appears in Jan 13-19, 2011.