Poring over Entertaining the other night, because our pulverized sleeping aid refused to kick in, we got so excited after reading "Bouillabaisse for Twelve to Sixteen". But now any plans of having said bouillabaisse party must be put on hold. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger suspended all fishing and crab hunting until the first of December.

You hear that? Dungeness crab season won't happen this month. There's nothing you can do about it expect curl up in the fetal position and mumble gibberish until December. Sad. But understandable. It goes without saying that this is due to the oil spill.

Until then, enjoy all of the root vegetables and apples currently in season. Pft.