Pot

There is a unique driving force behind many of America's great kitchens. It isn't passion or obsession. It's not based on art or craft, and it has nothing to do with our grandmothers standing in front of a stove on thanksgiving. It has everything to do with coffee.

Gallon after gallon of this caffeinated life giving elixir is consumed by cooks and chefs to ensure that the first few hours of a 14 hour day are productive, and the last few hours of the day stay productive. I'm not talking the "cup of joe" when we get to work, it's nothing for a cook to consume a pot by themselves... in the first half of their day. I will gladly and proudly admit to an addiction to this energy crutch, and will continue to support it. Now don't tell me its not good for me. Without it most people wouldn't have any thing to do on a Saturday night.

Coffee, mmm......