Welcome to The Cook and the Writer!
Two avid eaters exploring the world.
We are Mary (“The Cook”) and Mike (“The Writer”). We have been partners in life and mischief for a long, long time. We created this site to share our love of good food, good stories, interesting places and memorable experiences. We’re happy you landed here, and hope you’ll come back from time to time.
We’re going to focus on quality content, not quantity of posts on our blog, so there may be some time between updates. Our goal is to make each one worth the wait. (You can also subscribe to the blog to get an email notice whenever we add a new post.)
Our inspiration for starting the blog is 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die , by Mimi Sheraton. We have no grand ambition of sampling all 1,000, but intend to try as many as we can, and then to tell you what we think about them. In addition, we will be on the lookout for other foods that complement or contrast with the ones in the book.
Some of the dishes will be prepared at home, and we’ll talk about the preparation, the successes and the flops. Some things we’ll try at restaurants, and we will give our review of the presentation, the service and the ambience.
We will talk about good wines, spirits and beers that complement the foods…or that we just simply like.
We will also tell some travel stories, show some pictures and invite your comments and suggestions.
Above all, we’ll have some fun, and we hope you will, too.
Mary and Mike
The Cook and The Writer
Bob and I envy you and would love to be included on the list.
Hi, and thanks for your comment. I’m sending you an email with the subscribe link. We appreciate your interest!
Mike
Don’t forget to relay the new wines you two find!
Hi Steve! It’s great to hear from you. Yes, we will be reporting on the wines we try. There are plenty to choose from! All the best to you and Jennifer.
Mike
Can you add me to your emails?😊
Hey Pam! I’m signing you up now. Thanks for your interest.
Glad you are liking your new home.
Sign me up for your blog.
Hi Ruthie, you’re signed up. Thanks for subscribing.
Please add me to subscribers—and enjoy your new life!!
Hi Valerie. You are our newest subscriber. I’m adding you now. Thanks for following our adventure. Hope you and your family are safe and well.
Sorry we couldn’t get together before you left.
Hi Audrey. Me, too. Our last couple of weeks in the states were pretty hectic. But we’ll be back sometime. Take care of yourself and your family.
I’m smiling at the thought of your lovely leap. Cheers!
Hey, brother! I hope you are doing well and staying safe. Thanks for subscribing.
What a wonderful blog! This is fantastic!!!
You two are AMAZING! Can’t wait to read more posts!
You two are amazing! I look forward to many good reads and ideas.
This idea sounds awesome! What a perfect pair to take us on this exciting FOOD journey! Count me in!!
I love it!! Can’t wait to read more…..
Yum! What a treat. I am available for sampling on short notice.
Good stories, good food, good friends. I love it! Can’t wait to read more!
I love a good story and a good meal. I look forward to your tales of food and drink.
Seasonal/regional fall and winter soups.
Great idea! Can’t wait to read (and eat) more!!!
Chocolate Pie please
Can’t wait to see more and “taste” vicariously! 😋👍🏼