First time for everything: A little about the author

There is a first time for everything. I decided to start blogging about my love for food because, well because I love it that much. I am surrounded by it, and not only crave it to eat, but crave it to cook. My boyfriend David, who I give a lot of credit for putting up with all of my food antics, loves it just as much as me. After thinking about creating a blog, and talking with him about it, I was more than inspired to start one. "All you do is talk about it," he said to me last night. "Its all about cooking it, eating it, and then once your done its always "so what should we have for dinner?" or, "what else can I make today?" It's sad, but incredibly true. Always thinking about the next meal. My parents have also played a big part in my love for food--as well as my grandparents on both sides. My mothers family is Irish & Italian, so of course I grew up with pasta, sauce and meatballs at Nana's every Sunday after Church. Every holiday it was a traditional holiday meal, plus lasagna, meatballs, and more sauce. My fathers side is English, and on weeknights when we stayed with my grandparents my brother and I ate traditional meals that have been in my family for years. My mother cooked dinner every night, and we sat down at the table to eat no questions asked. I think that's a very important part of growing up, but thats another topic for another day.

I am interested in all different types of cuisine, and would love to try to get into more ethnic or different types of food you don't eat everyday. Currently I'm on a health kick, so anything I can make thats healthy and still delicious I'm more than willing. Cooking is what I enjoy, and its what I want to do in my free time. Making people happy with food is what I LOVE to do. I'm not much of a baker, or have much of a sweet tooth for that matter, but I have never said no to whipping up a batch of cookies, or my mom's made from scratch brownies. Along with this new blog, I hope to also help with the Food for Hunger program, which was another reason I was inspired to write. I not only want to cook for my family and loved ones I want to reach out to those in need and try to feed ones that need it most. As American's we take advantage of the fact that food is so readily available and at our fingertips. Some of us, even in the U.S., are not that lucky.

I am open to any comments, new recipes, and new things to try--so, here I am. Writing, sharing, creating, and tasting all things food.