tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post846363767810298278..comments2023-10-31T06:06:29.927-07:00Comments on line cook.: 2010, you were a motherfucker.Richiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941245006346350955noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-10216935720727232012-03-11T14:20:51.208-07:002012-03-11T14:20:51.208-07:00This is an awesome post! It flows like modern poe...This is an awesome post! It flows like modern poetry and it is something I think anyone aspiring to greatness should read. Young cooks especially. <br /><br />I actually was linked to your blog from Micheal Ruhlman's.Chef Roadhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347657844718343853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-24781040531700313352011-04-23T01:27:33.249-07:002011-04-23T01:27:33.249-07:00I've been reading your blog for the past year ...I've been reading your blog for the past year and a half, and I keep coming back to it for two reasons: one, because you write with clarity and purpose, and two, because you make me want to be a better cook.<br /><br />I recently started a new job for an amazing chef, and its been challenging coming up to his standards. Basically this meant the sous was yelling at me, a lot. And I was losing my confidence, which is a fatal blow. But I read some of your more memorable posts, and today, I killed it. So thank you Richie, for being an inspiration.Daniel Stollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091357228351262658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-69263926807023421882011-03-29T15:54:05.647-07:002011-03-29T15:54:05.647-07:00This blog is hilariously awesome!This blog is hilariously awesome!Lloyd Taganahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18363956984570880198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-63642004960673814052011-03-14T21:46:39.618-07:002011-03-14T21:46:39.618-07:00Ok so it's exactly what I'm going through ...Ok so it's exactly what I'm going through right now minus the kid. The wife is a real bitch but yet I am growing up now. It's funny I'm starting out all over again and 2010 was ok until december and then it's been down hill to realizing what an asshole I am and ego driven and over confident and honestly no reason to be. No job yet but promising opportunity get the answer tomorrow on that but no money saved don't own anything can't pay my rent on time etc....... Yes the list goes on and I haven't even started the job yet. One thing I can say is I've raised my head and going back to something I love (Cooking). I'm looking forward to having life kick my ass the exec telling me how shity i'm doing and then killing my self at night because I didn't do something right or think of something quicker and so on. I'm looking forward to starting my life at 33 and all I want to do is forget everyone throw myself into the kitchen work 12 to 16 hour days no life no nothing just save money, become better at my craft, and then move on to something bigger and better. Also move to the west indies to become a chef there in like 5 years mabey 7 but what ever. Ok I'm done but wow that felt good. Thank you for saying the things that i've been thinking for the last 5+ years. It was nice to see someone out there feels or felt like me and does give me a bit of confidence. Look forward to reading the next one.<br /><br />Rich Sjames007https://www.blogger.com/profile/03967190890795543846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-36915608103039679362011-02-11T17:12:25.883-08:002011-02-11T17:12:25.883-08:00beautiful look on 2010. I have not read something ...beautiful look on 2010. I have not read something that could of summed how i felt about 2010 so perfectly. Aside from a child. I'm a tad too young for that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-62713254536414041702011-02-09T13:50:55.970-08:002011-02-09T13:50:55.970-08:00Fuck 2010!Fuck 2010!vignette designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-7617087733242583922011-01-22T12:30:25.828-08:002011-01-22T12:30:25.828-08:00Hello, I have to say, your post is exactly what I ...Hello, I have to say, your post is exactly what I would say. I realize lots of others have said the same, but so many things hit home.I moved to another country in 2010, 1st to work everyday, became "the commis" and was fired after six months to later find this is a regular practice of the chef, after six months he would have to increase my post and salary. After complete devastation to end the year(I am also a runner, and know how hard it is to walk home), next week I have an interview at something ^6 of where I was. I learned alot about myself as well, and ego, well now thats only part of the waffle commercials, thank you again for printing such personal thoughts. And congrats on your fantastic son3*Zielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056225345674355095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-38923536007464484962011-01-18T20:05:58.836-08:002011-01-18T20:05:58.836-08:00Ride 2011 hard, bareback with no lube, and all wil...Ride 2011 hard, bareback with no lube, and all will be well. Sending good thoughts your way.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997571668153485443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-67415392811705990092011-01-18T20:02:50.855-08:002011-01-18T20:02:50.855-08:00Fuck 2011 hard, all will be well. good thoughts g...Fuck 2011 hard, all will be well. good thoughts going your waymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997571668153485443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-33580489392643466212011-01-18T17:14:09.397-08:002011-01-18T17:14:09.397-08:00Missed you, Richie. Hope your 2011 is great. Looki...Missed you, Richie. Hope your 2011 is great. Looking forward to the next post, the next phase. <br /><br />Lisa.Queen of Cuisinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02188794717347738253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-46804872305555677522011-01-13T09:51:51.259-08:002011-01-13T09:51:51.259-08:00This is a spectacular post, Sir. Thank you for sh...This is a spectacular post, Sir. Thank you for sharing.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243587947107972256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-51581810046252244442011-01-10T15:59:34.101-08:002011-01-10T15:59:34.101-08:00Richie,
First. for me, your words seem to be stol...Richie,<br /><br />First. for me, your words seem to be stolen from my mouth not just this post, but nearly every post. <br />for the past couple of of years your blog has been a place that I can come and reassure my sanity. when I feel as if I am too obsessed with the details of cookery, the odd goose who had to work 60 hours a week making 8.50 an hour, not going home with my wife for holidays, and never being satisfied regardless of praise and recognition. <br />2010 has been a bitch for me as well... growing up sucks... I have given up on my dreams of becoming the next Pepin, White, even Adria. leaving the world of fine dining for family, to become a hack santa fe rice making shoemaker cafeteria "Chef". But it pays the bills, and I am home from work by 3 daily.<br />Well I want to thank you for your posts, and sharing your life with the world. It has been a highlight of the last couple years. <br /><br />best of luck for the future.Daniel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890453060116961646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-32318786537129947152011-01-08T11:00:57.183-08:002011-01-08T11:00:57.183-08:00It's scary, but getting outside of your comfor...It's scary, but getting outside of your comfort zone is the only way to push things forward. While it was tough, it looks like you've accomplished some great things in 2010, with more to come in 2011. Love reading about it and seeing the great pics of RAMEN! Keep it up and keep the great writing coming our way! <br /><br />ThanksExecutive Dishwasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838094671970935579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-15469072121615905392011-01-08T10:58:09.360-08:002011-01-08T10:58:09.360-08:00I loved reading this. If you put a book out, I'...I loved reading this. If you put a book out, I'd freakin read it. And tell all my friends and family to buy it. Heck, I'd buy it FOR them. Make them read the thing.<br /><br />Here's to 2011! Kill it, man. <br /><br />I hope I get to try some of your stuff this year. And then I hope I get to try some of your food.Joseph Bayothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754429373575936614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-64870420723880506502011-01-02T06:09:59.030-08:002011-01-02T06:09:59.030-08:00Richie: It seems our 2010s were probably related. ...Richie: It seems our 2010s were probably related. Your blog and podcast have helped me in discovering what my life is supposed to hold and how I'm supposed to go about it. One can read books and get an idea of what life in the kitchen is supposed to be like, but that is nowhere near reading someone's personal experience of day-to-day life in one. And then when I started working in a *real* kitchen, I realized how far I have to go. I've gone from a hopeless college student depending on his parents to a prep-cook at a shitty steak place and getting kicked out, grabbing a place to crash wherever possible, to working at garde manger for one of the best up and coming chefs in the Southeast. And your blog and podcast have been there holding my hand, letting me know things are going to be okay. I appreciate your help and hope that we can both make it through a better 2011. Cheers, Richie.The Irish Hitmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01050647973171045870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-28393705701531027902011-01-01T00:08:26.262-08:002011-01-01T00:08:26.262-08:00You rock, Richie.You rock, Richie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-57240360985830078242010-12-31T16:46:44.789-08:002010-12-31T16:46:44.789-08:00Your little guy is quite a looker. As a big fan of...Your little guy is quite a looker. As a big fan of your food, here's to an even better 2011. Congrats. Happy New Year.Megan Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400417426242500774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-58529590641705355972010-12-31T12:33:47.205-08:002010-12-31T12:33:47.205-08:00your son looks so happy amidst the gourds.awesome ...your son looks so happy amidst the gourds.awesome pic. amazing post.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236611448759376203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-50373304588933112952010-12-31T10:14:59.988-08:002010-12-31T10:14:59.988-08:00I'm glad I finally got to have a bowl of hapa ...I'm glad I finally got to have a bowl of hapa ramen, then, in my last chance of 2010. It was *delicious*. <br /><br />Congrats on starting something from scratch and making it work.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129093686266237710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-70237664718900909962010-12-31T08:43:24.535-08:002010-12-31T08:43:24.535-08:00Followed a link to your post and it's kinda cr...Followed a link to your post and it's kinda creepy. How is it that 2010 managed to steamroll SO MANY PEOPLE? Other than the fact that I'm not a man, a chef, or a father, this could be my story. Except I think you survived more intact than I. That's something, right?<br /><br />On the 25th, I sent jolly texts reading "FUCK 2010". So, yeah, I feel ya.Christine Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13413460434229406059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816829458403939488.post-87456804089441617902010-12-30T23:48:43.853-08:002010-12-30T23:48:43.853-08:00At least you've got a realistic, grounded, pos...At least you've got a realistic, grounded, positive perspective. AND, it's all uphill from here?adriene crimsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08028913674939405572noreply@blogger.com