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Dear SLO,

I’ve been cheating on you. As a result, I’m writing this letter to apologize. I’m guilty of ignoring you, and not brainstorming ideas for you. I’ll admit I haven’t developed another blog, but I’ve thought about it.

You see, I’ve been writing a murder mystery. Yes, a novel. It’s fun, exciting and very, very different from your seafood stories, food blurbs, recipes and attempts at journalism. (Ouch, that stung, I know)

I’ve also been cooking everything but seafood! Can you believe it? I’ve made turkey noodle soup (that carcass from Thanksgiving was gobbling at me from the freezer, I swear), fresh parsley pesto ravioli, beef tenderloin, chili and eggs. I’ll admit, I did eat two fish-tastic mahi sammies and crab cakes when we ate out last week-I know that’s not the same as cooking, but it counts.

So, now that you know, I vow to start fresh with a new weekly schedule for you and give you a face lift-I know you’ve been wanting one. I promise to bring new friends to the table to keep you company. After all it’s a little self serving if I don’t, right? I promise to make a few videos and you’ll be proud to know I’m cooking at Williams-Sonoma this Saturday. Remember that recipe I developed for edible Orlando’s spring issue? Cumin-dusted Red Snapper with Pineapple salsa and ancho chili chocolate.

Please, forgive me, SLO. I’m off to the web to search for news updates, network on Facebook and visit with Twitter. I’ve missed you SLO. See you soon.

Fish-fully yours,

MCB