2 Valentine's Day Hints

1. It is best not to proclaim, "I'm so happy the deal that was the bane of my existence closed yesterday." I've got quite a few new options competing for the title.

2. If you find yourself with too much fresh eggplant, you can chop it into 1/2 inch cubes and freeze it in ziplocks. These, you can add to risotto about 15 minutes before the risotto is ready. (Valentine's day eggplant tomato risotto was a hit!)