please note: this blog is an opinion. well-educated, yes; well-palated, definitely. just like you, this cook's opinion is likely to be positively or negatively influenced by any of the following: present company, mood (good, indifferent, bad - rare), condition of hair/outfit/feeling fat or skinny, lack of appropriate levels of -eine or -tine, wine or champagne, grumpy host or hostess, rain, parking karma or countless other factors.
regardless, this cook is always appreciative of fine food done well, good style and impeccable service.