Well, Hello There

First off, be sure to like my page on Facebook and follow me on Twitter for updates and commentary in between posts! Now that we’ve gotten the hummus-as-icebreaker out of the way, I thought maybe I could entertain (hopefully not bore) you with a little about myself.

I’m Jennifer – a twentysomething who recently left a relatively comfortable full-time job as a copywriter to explore other avenues. One of the catalysts for making this jump was my desire to conquer – I mean, travel – the world. I didn’t waste any time and jetted off to South America in January to spend three weeks in Peru with a Gap Adventures tour group. What an adventure it was! One thing I ate there that I HAVE to find a recipe for is this chili sauce they served at almost every meal. It was incredibly flavorful and packed a fiery punch – just a few dashes was enough for me. Also, did you know that Peru has over 3,000 varieties of potatoes? Well, now you do.

Since then, I’ve been spending a good amount of time in the kitchen earning my nickname, Spill. I tend to move a little too fast and often find myself knocking things around; for example, an entire container of kosher salt on the floor. Oooops J  I love to bake, but do everything I can to force my creations on other people so I don’t have to go to the gym as often as I really should. I may not be anywhere near a great cook or baker, but I feel a certain strength come over me when I’m in the kitchen. It’s an addicting feeling.

I hope you return often to read about my kitchen successes and disasters – of which I hope there are few. I will say, I am not a professional photographer, but think it’s important to visually document the goings-on in addition to writing about them. Plus, then you can see stuff like before and after I originally forgot to mix chocolate chips into my muffins.

Now, I’m heading out tomorrow for a quick jaunt on a boat down to the Turks & Caicos for a few days. Catch ya on the flip side!