ABOUT THIS COOK:

I am a Dietitian/Nutritionist, trying to make a positive impact on the health of my family and community one local purchase at a time. My blog is not just about foods found in the St. Louis region. It’s about being aware of where our food comes from, celebrating foods from the region and eating foods in season, no matter where we live. I try to highlight farms and producers where my ingredients originate, not to suggest that yours have to come from the same place, but rather to give credit to the growers that have provided my family with delicious and fresh foods. All of the recipes that I feature can be adapted to what is seasonal and available in your area. Explore farmers markets where you live and get to know the people that grow your food. Analyze food packaging to know where your food originated and if it is GMO and BPA free. Weigh the cost to benefits of purchasing organic foods. My hope is this blog will be an inspiration for each of us to gain a deeper appreciation and connection to where our food comes from, and to make a positive impact on the food system with our choices. In short, to feel good about what we eat and enjoy what we eat!

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  squirrel stew

• What do you cook when home alone?
  big batches of chili or soup to freeze later

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  my new serrated knife

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  6- I like intimate parties