Interview with a jin

Recently, the witty & clever Canadian, Passionate Dale, was interviewed by another blogger. He in turn, offered to interview other bloggers. I asked him politely to "Please Interview Me" (in a manner of speaking ;-).

1. If you were asked to audition for The Food Network, what would you prepare that would impress the producers and still be something the home viewers wouldn't be too intimidated to try?

I don't think I'd have quite that type of show. (Think Ace of Cakes. I *heart* Duff!) I would like a more reality based version of jinfullness. The kind where everyone gets to watch me do stuff. You know, "Behind the Scenes": a jin decorating a 7 tier wedding cake; a jin dealing with a bridezilla; a jin chasing mr. jin around the kitchen trying to ... uh ... next question?

2. If you didn't have your delectable pastry shop (online ordering available), what line of work would you involve yourself with?

This is a very very easy question for me & one that will probably shock a lot of people. (I am assuming you mean an entirely different path than food service, because of course, I'd love a fancy little vegetarian cafe/restaurant!) I would get myself certified as an ND (Doctor of Naturopathy). Alternative healing methods are something I'm very passionate about (and practice myself)!

3. You have eclectic tastes in music and your profile says you like opera (anything but Wagner). I braced myself expecting the worst of Wagner but found most of it to be emotional, dark and satisfying. What is it about Wagner that shuts you down?

Well, I must admit I have only heard a few. Lohengrin in particular is one that has turned me off. There is a story behind it: Saturday afternoons during the opera season I am glued to NPR. Saturday afternoons I am most always decorating wedding cakes. Let me tell you...one CANNOT decorate a wedding cake happily whilst listening to a Wagner opera! They are so depressing! They make me want to throw things across the room in despair. You tell me why, when they do play repeats, they always play Lohengrin?! Maybe they got a deal on it or something?!

4. Are there ever times when you just say 'screw it' and open a box of Mac and Cheese and let it do all the work? What's your favourite 'not from scratch' food?

Hell yeah! *grin* But I only buy Annie's Mac & Cheese. Seriously though, on nights when I want nothing more than a radiation filled quickie bite to eat I get a box of these for me & I get mr. jin a box of these. However, I never ever eat pizza out of a box...that's just sad.

5. Along the way, you've chronicled some pretty interesting 'Customer From Hell' stories. What kind of a customer are you?

Why, I'm a fabulous customer! At least, that's what the guys in the hardware store tell me when I ask if they can please help me find the perfect screw. I'm not missing something here, am I?!

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Want to be interviewed by the jin? Just leave me a comment or send me an email. I'd be happy to help you bare the skeletons in your closet!