Culinary Affections

What can I say about myself? I am a mother to a 12 year old daughter and step-mother to an 11 year old daughter. I am a 'common-law' wife. I am living a hectic life in a blended family with very active children - between karate, soccer, and figure skating, cooking a proper dinner sometimes poses a challenge. And yet, I love doing it. I understand that busy moms need to get nutritious (yet delicious) food on the table quickly, and we are usually met with red tape due to picky eaters, temper tantrums, homework, and extra curricular activities. I aim to please, but I do like to experiment with new recipes and ingredients with the hopes of expanding the palate of the kids and showing them all of the culinary delights the world has to offer. On the rare occasion that I am cooking for just the man and myself, I love trying elegant four-course meals. I love food - and I love telling anyone who will listen all about it. So writing about food that I've cooked is a great fit for me. My dream job is to be a food editor/writer...so if you're hiring, I'd love to hear from ya! Hope you enjoy the recipes and even try a couple out. And don't be shy, let me know what YOU made for dinner tonight (and how you got your kids to eat it!). Enjoy!