Now I have to decide how to get people to let a perfect stranger, moi, into their homes and then cook for me.  At first, I’d thought about putting an ad in the local rag and on Craigslist.  Should I say I’m writing a book instead of a blog?  Some people might not even know what a blog is.  I know my Aunt Toe has probably never heard of a blog.  She can barely use a cell phone or an ATM machine.  I could tell people I’m writing an article, but I wouldn’t be able to produce it anytime soon, so then what?  Also, people might be freaked out being featured on the Internet. 

I also have to consider safety for myself.  Going into a stranger’s home could have its issues.  For instance, what if the dish is terrible?  What if I can’t stomach it?  What if they murder me?!  If the food is bad, do I publish it anyway?  Remember, I’m not going to be a food critic here. Maybe they’ll murder me if I don’t publish it.  Who knows.

One plus side of a blog would be that people could recommend a cook or even volunteer themselves.  That could take me all over the country, or even the world!  Wait, should I add a DONATE NOW button to this blog?

Unfortunately, I don’t know too many people in my new town, a handful actually.  So, I’ll start with myself and then work out from there.  I’ll start with some recipes that my mother made or make a few of my own favorites and ask my neighbors to volunteer.  Maybe they’ll tell two friends, and they’ll tell two friends and so on…..