earlgrey

If you started a line of chef's coats for women I think you could make a killing. I am 5'2" and super petite, and even the smallest jacket was still a dress on me. Cost me more to have the damn thing altered than it was to purchase. (rant warning) (rant)It is the same in the catering industry too -- most uniforms are based on a male figure, despite the increasing number of women entering the field. I wear a tux to serve when I cater, and I look, in a word, ridiculous, a little girl in her daddy's clothing. Independent clothes makers, uniform entrepreneurs, think about it. Start an online shop, make quality garments for female culinary professionals, and you'll probably do well. (/rant)

A repeated question, but i'm still curious - where does Campari fit in all this? Friends currently traveling in Italy have found a Campari and soda indispensible pre-dinner. Although I did try a few times, I couldn't get past the bitterness. Stuck with Bianco and ice, slice of blood orange. 'Tis the sweet tooth talking, there. More on herbal elixirs, however - for a good, ginger kick, try Becherovka - a Czech drink, comes in a funky green bottle...good for tummies. Also makes a good cocktail, called a Beton - shot of Becher, fizzy water and a lemon slice.