I had to take a break from cooking because the last time I attempted it (another potato gratin version), I stupidly mandolined off a slice of my right thumb (I didn't use the protective cover). My thumb looked like sashimi for a while and 7 weeks later I still have to keep it bandaged.
Those 7 weeks also happened to be the hottest weeks in decades, which didn't exactly make anyone scream for potato gratin. Anyway, tonight's the night I return to cooking, but it won't be anything new -- and it won't be anything that requires slicing anything (roasted potatoes).
