I used to be such a slob that I won messiest room in my college dorm’s slam book. It wasn’t a surprise. My roommate and I were filthy, I make no excuses. Now I am obsessed with a clean house. It’s exhilarating and terrifying all at once.
I used to not know how to cook anything except really good scrambled eggs and a great bowl of Kraft Mac and Cheese. Then I started cooking at my dad’s restaurant, went to culinary school and worked in the industry until 2008. I now work as a distributor, selling meat to local chefs and retail stores. While I love my job, I occasionally miss being in a professional kitchen with its excellent combination of moral support and dirty talk. But now I get the best of both worlds and that can’t be beat.
I used to hate Oregon, but now I can’t imagine living anywhere else.
I used to think I would end up a crazy cat lady. Then I worked with this interesting and adorable guy who wooed me with gifts of new Global knives and ice cream cakes. We got married. Now I have two cats and am still a little crazy.
Moral: some things change, some things remain the same.
Stumbling upon your blog today was great timing- I love it so much, I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. You can find out more here: http://seasonalsunshine.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/versatile-blogger-award-third-round-of-nominations-finally/.
Can’t wait to read more!
Best,
Sarah
This is such a lovely blog! I am getting ready to leave the kitchen too and I will miss exactly the same things: camarederie and dirty talk (but not the hours..)
Thank you! It’s really hard being away from the professional kitchen, but it certainly revived my love for cooking. It’s much more fun cooking for my friends than cooking for picky strangers. =) And my husband ropes me into help him cater enough that I still get to play line cook. But the camaraderie in an office just does not compare.
Thanks for liking my blog post. Your blog is cool! – looking at the food pictures makes me drool
Thanks! Drooling is always considered a compliment around here. =)
Hi Jessamine!
I love reading your blog and have nominated you for the Blog of the Year 2012 award! For rules/info, visit: http://foodflavorfascination.wordpress.com/2013/01/07/blog-of-the-year-2012-award-☆2/
It’s not mandatory, so you can participate if you would like and pass it on.
Thank you — I really appreciate it! I love reading your blog too — such deliciously tasty treats you make!
Hi Jessamine! I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! For rules/info, visit: http://foodflavorfascination.wordpress.com/2013/02/02/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Love the title of your blog. Nice blog too.
Thank you!
Your story is both amusing and enlightening. Thank you for following my favourite pastime, I really appreciate the kind gesture. I look forward to creations from your kitchen. Best wishes.