It's been awhile (ahem) since we've had a guest post, but mostly that's our fault because we talk too much.  The following letter is from Sarah's cousin who is actually a trained professional chef (you think we would have begged her for recipe ideas sooner).  She lives in Kirkland, Washington, with her husband and little pup, and spends her day cooking up a storm at her local soup company.  Despite her culinary expertise, it's nice to know that she has struggles in the kitchen, too.  Ok, maybe not IN the kitchen, but near it.  Read on...

Sarah and Libby,

Bryan hates polenta.