It's Christmas Time, Pretty Baby!!

Elvis said it right, man: It's Christmas Time, Pretty Baby....Santa Claus is Back in Town!
Can you believe it's almost here? It just seems like yesterday was....yesterday. Whatever. I'm kinda flustered and crazy right now. My wife was here in our store today and I've had several people tell me how pretty she is. Here's how it is friends: I know that; You can know that; DON'T TELL ME THAT!!! You know why? A) those "People" I referred to are men; B) I'M A JEALOUS LITTLE FELLA!!!! I'll introduce those fellers to the "Hammer Brothers: Jack and Sledge!" Okay okay, I'll TRY and keep my cool, but she IS a little hottie! Enough about that. I just whipped up a HUGE batch of the Pimiento GROOVE, and a lot of it sold before I could even package it. NO, people weren't walking out with it in their hands. They allowed me to put it in the little tubs. It is Yummalicious, so you better bring your little self down here and get some before it's all gone. Check our website, too, 'cuz some of my cooking classes for after the holidays are already listed. My brother Lee is going to come down and we're gonna cook our little heads of together for Valentine' Day, so you better sign up now. That's about all I have for ya right now. I have to go and untie those "dudes" who were gazing on my Princess.....the train's about to come. hahahaha Cheers! Chef Mark "Chunkman" Pollard: Chef, Thankful Dad and Blessed Friend, and Husband to a Princess!

MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY!!!!!!!!!

I can't BELIEVE the emails I've received from those of you wanting to know why I haven't written on my blog lately! You are NASTY!! (JUST kidding!) Thank you for wondering where I've been. Actually, it's been an unbelievable holiday season for us here at The Cook's Station, and it ain't over yet. Today, I'm working on the new Cooking Class Schedule for January-March, and I think it's gonna be a lot of fun. Be sure to check our website at www.thecooksstation.com for that info. I feel so blessed to be a part of so many lives. I can't tell you how much it means to me that you folks take time out of your day to read the jibberish that I write! I will try to keep it informative and FUNNY! Anyway, let's look at the things I'm thankful for:

I'M THANKFUL

• For my wonderful family and friends
• for the opportunity to cook for so many and teach them the wonderful lessons I have learned throughout my life.
• for black-and-white Andy Griffith episodes. I BOYCOTT WARREN AND EMMETT!!
• for C.J. Spiller and the wonderful ambassador he has become for Clemson U. God Bless you, dude!
• for red and green M&M's, especially when they are cold. Mmmm, crunchy!
• for all the fans of my PIMIENTO GROOVE! Yummilicious! Please keep buying it, and look for my NEW products coming soon!
• for the smell of fresh-cut Christmas trees, preferably Fraser firs.
• for my wonderful wife, my little Princess, for 7 incredible years of marriage. You have been there for me every step of the way, and I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth to have you as my Life Partner. I love you, Linda

I love the opportunity to write this blog for all of you, and I hope you enjoy it. Let me know if there is ever anything that you would like me to discuss. Thank you so much, and Merry Christmas to all!!

Cheers!

Chef Mark "Chunkman" Pollard, father to Turner, Justin, Aaron, and Lindsay; friend to so many wonderful "Pals", including Lisbeth the Rooster Queen; and husband to the most beautiful and awesome Princess I have ever known!