BTW, for the record, I have never been a closet cook. The term “closet cook” indicates (to me, anyway) that one is embarrassed or ashamed of his cooking ability or desire. I have been so. I have always been very proud of the fact that I can make food and always love trying out new recipes and dishes.
So, to that extent, I am NOT a “closet cook.” I am a very proud one — one of the very few areas of my life in which I do take pride.
The Wolf