And she's off ...

Yep. I've got the black-and-white-checked polyester work pants back on again, folks. And I'm headed down to the South Side for the first day of the semester at Washburne Culinary Institute.

When I took a class there this spring, I was just jumping in mid-term. But now I'm starting out in the beginning of the program, one that will take me about two years to complete.

I'll be getting my sanitation certification this semester and will begin learning the basics of baking and pastry (here's hoping I already know a few of them ...). As for what else I'll learn, who knows?

But I know this: I'll be talking all of you along for the ride.

Check back later today for my first-day report.