Who am I?!?!?!
Am I supposed to give an existential answer?…..Oh wait, I wanted to create a lighthearted food recipe blog that also morphs into a lifestyle blog so I guess not.
To answer Who I Am:
I am a fan of delicious flavor!!!
‘I’m just here for the food’—what my 6-word memoir would be!
I work in food!
I love to eat food!
I understand people better by how they eat.
I love exploring old cookbooks to see how food trends have changed over time.
But my love for all things food has led to a bit extra….but hey, ‘fat adds flavor’, so that makes me extra flavorful!
…But because of this I am now also a (reluctant) fan of healthy eating.
What else?!?!?!? Well….
I am a proud weirdo.
I am also a GIANT OG nerd!
and a fan of obscure pop culture references.
But more seriously, I am a Culinary Graduate of Johnson & Wales University Providence ’03. I have spent 20 years working in professional kitchens, predominately in the hotel industry. I grew up in Massachusetts, so early on I was influenced by New England cuisine and foods from my Polish heritage. After college, I moved to Cleveland where I developed a love of craft beer and corned beef. In 2016, I answered my heart’s call and moved to New Orleans. The food and festivals and spirit here are too much for a blip on my blog intro.
I admit to being a ‘fat chef’…overweight and out of shape…but then I feel I am a product of my circumstances. If I did not work in professional kitchens, with access to all types of foods and eating at all hours of the day and night, I might be able to manage my nutrition better. But, then, who doesn’t have excuses as to why they can’t achieve their health goals?!?!?!? And…well… if I am to be honest…most healthy recipes seem boring to the mouth…..and some advice comes across as a bit preachy!!! I am hoping to change all that!!! Personally, I am reducing my meat intake, focusing on pescatarian/vegetarian/vegan fare, and now, most recently, discovering The Blue Zone Diet approach to healthier living! The recipes I come up with reflect these dietary changes and more!!!
So, I am here to set out on a new mission…..to explore nutritious eating….to seek out a new perspective on old recipes….and to boldly go where your palate has not gone before!!!!
‘Let’s Twist This’ combines my culinary degree, passion for food, and years within the culinary industry to bring about inventive, quick, and nutritious recipes.
‘Let’s Twist This’ will focus on not only ‘healthy-fying’ traditional menu items, but also adding flair to everyday meal prep!!!! Come explore this strange yet satisfying new world with me!!!!
Let's Twist This! 