Sunday, October 5, 2008

Things I keep in my room:

I'm particular about my kitchen. All the knives, pots, whisks, and other utensils all have a home and manner in which they are to be treated. Anal retentive? Absolutely. But my equipment stays pristine and fit for use. That was until recently when I acquired a roommate who doesn't share my attention for detail, which is probably for the best: I don't think I could stand someone just like myself.

A few problems have arisen recently when I noticed how he treats his knives (in the sink with other dishes and flatware) and that my silicone spatula had gone missing. I couldn't stand to see my Shun knife dirty, wet, and cast amongst other hard objects. My solution was to keep it in my room, an act I thought immature until I told a friend. He said, "Unless you are sleeping and living with someone, you should never trust your knives with anyone." Words of wisdom? I believe so. At least they make me feel that I'm not alone in my obsessiveness.

2 comments:

nhallfreelance said...

The mere thought of that beautiful steel being cast thoughtlessly alongside forks and other sundries, in a steel basin, no less, makes me cringe visibly. Clearly, you have no other choice than to render your cutlery inaccessible. It's a shame, that, becuase that knife is such a stunner. Sad to have to keep it out of view.

Anonymous said...

Who said that?