Men Really Can Cook

On Friday, September 16 I attended the 14th Annual "Real Men Can Cook" fundraiser for Your Community Connection (YCC) held at the Union Station. Restaurants and others throughout the community were present to provide a sampling feast of delicious foods and various cuisines. It was fairly well attended (though I don't recall seeing any people of "esteemed political import"). The food there was wonderful- Chili Verde, Meatballs, Stir Fry, Fried Shrimp, Jumbalaya, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding Salad" - and even one mean chili, fittingly titled (I expect for the occasion at hand) "Real Man's Chili". Desserts were as varied as the main courses, highlighted by scouter Dave Metcalfe's locally famous Dutch Oven Cobblers.
The cause was a good one (all proceeds benefit the YCC), but the thing I found wonderful was that so many people from the Ogden area could come together to help such a great cause. It was gratifying to see so many happy faces at this event, in spite of reasons (Hurricane Katrina, local political issues, rising prices for fuel, etc.) that could convice others of the contrary.
Let's keep Ogden in this positive light and show not just real men, but the city as a whole can really cook!