She bets they are. "My bakery ovens have stood up to everything I've thrown at them. They're very reliable, and are calibrated well, but they're not the best."

There is always an allure when it comes to top-of-the-line appliances. Top-of-the-line anything. Like a photographer wanting the best camera.

With "You can see the connection between working with motorcycles and cooking when you see an industrial-strength oven and stove going full-blast at the dinner rush," Rae smiles, meandering back towards where Dr. Lecter is assembling their plates.