Some Frequently Asked Questions from followers:

1) How do you come up with your recipes? I have some “go to” family favorites that have been passed down to me, but many are just influences of New England cooking.  Some are just clippings or handmade notes that I could never trace the origin of, but when there is a specific source, I’ll note it in my posts.  Many of my recipes are simply a result of what’s in my fridge or what I’m inspired to cook based on what’s in season.  I always have a variety of vegetables on hand, as well as, eggs, onions/celery/carrots, poultry, and at least one ground meat (beef or pork).  I also keep a well-stocked pantry of dry goods including canned tomatoes, rice, pasta, honey, olive oil, various vinegars, soy sauce, bread crumbs, extracts, baking supplies — good to reach for when brainstorming dinner.

2) Do you ever have dishes that don’t turn out well? Of course!  Anyone who spends a good amount of time in a kitchen experiences horrible results at times.  I learn each time what works and what doesn’t.

3) What’s your cooking style?  I’m a home cook and I primarily use whole foods which don’t have to be organic, but I like to know where they come from.   I believe in a varied but healthy diet, with real butter, eggs, lots of veggies, whole grains, and good sources of protein.  Living in Florida affords me access to great seafood and citrus, as well as, year-round produce.

4) What’s your favorite thing to cook?  I have the most fun when I’m challenged with only a few ingredients on hand.  If a recipes turns out to be great with unexpected ingredients, all the better.  My favorite example was the time I hadn’t gone to the supermarket in over a week and had only two tomatoes, half of a cooked chicken breast, one zucchini and a handful of green olives.  It ended up being one of the most delicious Mediterranean style dishes I’ve ever had!  I also enjoy comfort food like meatloaf and mashed potatoes, pasta with red sauce, rice pudding, etc., but I try to limit those.

5) What theme do you use for your blog? It’s a WordPress theme called FoodiePro — very easy to maintain with lots of flexibility.

6) Can I comment on your posts?  Yes!  I only ask that your feedback be constructive and thoughtful.  If you find it necessary to say something mean, I’ll not only be hurt, but I also won’t allow your comments to be posted 🙂 P.S. comments are only active for 6 months.