My wife is a domestic diva. She hasn't always been a diva, but has grown to become one over the last thirteen years. She spent the better part of the first decade of our marriage attending a wide variety of cooking classes. She learned secrets from chefs and gourmets who have plied their talents all over the world, and is now locally renowned for her cooking ability. From breads and pastries, to sauces and desserts, to meats and pastas, and everything in between, my wife can hold her own in any circle of gourmets. This of course makes me the frequent object of envy among my friends and family, who because of my wife's home making prowess as well as her well-earned self-confidence have often compared her to The Queen of Domestic Diva's, Martha Stewart.

This comparison has become so frequent that some, including me, have occasionally been known to refer to my wife as "Martha". This hasn't always been pleasing to her, but she is usually a good sport about it, and takes it in the complimentary spirit in which it is meant. Of course recent events concerning Martha's financial dealings have made this comparison less flattering than it once was, but my wife definitely shares many of the good qualities that made Martha Stewart a household name.

Living with a domestic diva has its rewards, as well as its drawbacks. Beyond the obvious benefits of eating restaurant quality meals nearly every day, and having "leftovers" at work which make my coworkers drool with envy, I also am able to repay kindnesses of neighbors and friends with gifts of breads, pastries, and cookies the likes of which few in this corner of the world ordinarily experience. Gifts of this sort can leave a positive and lasting impression on people, and often compel them to repeat the actions that earned them my gratitude in the first place.

This wealth of talent doesn't stop with cooking. In addition to delicious foods, my wife also makes all kinds of lotions. Hand lotions, facial creams, massage oils, foot rubs, emulsifiers, bath oils, lip balms, and other assorted concoctions can be found in our household, and like the aforementioned culinary treats, are often presented as gifts and expressions of gratitude.

Being fortunate enough to be a stay-at-home mother allows my wife ample time in the kitchen, and at one point it was not uncommon for me to come home to find her simultaneously cooking and concocting lotions. As one who has spent some time in and around laboratories and chemical processing

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