nope....that's not the reason.unless we are sure that they know how to differentiate between something trivial like ginger powder and white pepper,we don't allow them to come in and create a disaster.....insecurity?hahaha!no way!i'd be glad any day if Mr.SS proves himself to be a good cook and takes over the kitchen duties :-P (yeah right!keep dreaming,svelte....sigh!)

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How glorious it is - and also how painful - to be an exception. - Alfred de Musset