So where did the idea for a blog come from?

I’ve had a few people ask me about the blog and how it all started. It’s been a bit of a voyage and by that I mean the story involves a flight to Denver and a bus ride in Dallas.

Back in October I was on a flight out to Denver on business. Sitting in coach, I was just happy to have the middle seat empty. It was on this flight though, that I met Kate Ord. Kate was in my row and with that empty middle seat we struck up a conversation that lasted all the way to Colorado. Kate works for the Great Harvest Bread Co. where’s she’s Director of Marketing. (There is a link to Great Harvest’s website at the bottom of my blog’s home page. Check it out as they have some great recipes there as well). Kate and I talked a lot about food, cooking and recipes during the trip. It was Kate that encouraged me to share recipes electronically. I loved the idea but at that point, I hadn’t figured out how.

That brings me to the bus trip in Dallas. Not long after getting back from Denver, I found myself at a seminar in Dallas. Coming back from dinner, I sat next to Dawn Boitnott, a fellow underwriter from Viginia.  We chatted on the bus trip back and when I mentioned wondering how best to share recipes, Dawn suggested that I start a blog.

So there you go. From Hartford to Denver to Dallas. From recipe cards to a blog. Thank you both Kate and Dawn for the inspiration!! Happy cooking!