I was flipping through my latest Bon Appetit magazine (March 2007) and suddenly catch the world 'Sacramento' on the Readers' Quick Recipes section. I stop and read more closely.

There is a photo of Nick Vidargas of Sacramento, CA with his Open-Face Bacon-and-Egg Sandwiches with Argula. Nick is billed as a law student, newlywed and an enthusiastic cook. (He's model good looking too!) He used to bus tables at Chez Panisse in Berkeley and now 'on weekends, he heads for the farmers' market, picks up what looks best-and turns it into dinner.'

Wow, this guy is too good to be true. I can see this blurb put under the nose of many a husband in the coming weeks to spur them to Nick-like behavior. I, however, will simply be gloating as my husband, who loves to shop for fresh foods and turn them into delicious dinners, will be trying out Nick's recipe for us!

Gillian Parrillo
The Sacramento Executive