In the beginning...

I am a Cajun. Really. I come from south Louisiana, where it is said that anyone who lives north of I-10 is a Yankee. I have French heritage from both sides of the family. I grew up with the Mississippi River directly at the end of my street. I bleed purple and gold, know how to correctly pronounce muffuletta and Tchoupitoulas, and believe that Mardi Gras is a holiday.

I have travelled the world, lived in many places, and no longer reside in the Who Dat Nation. I have found, as many others will attest to, that food will always bring you comfort, memories, and a brief feeling of home. So ever since I graduated from college I have tried to cook. Sometimes prevailing, sometimes failing. Always referring to my mother's advice and church cook books (which, in my opinion, are the best). Then marriage and children came into the picture, and cooking took on a whole new meaning. If I could manage to make pasta with butter on it, dinner was a success.

So what's with the blog?

One day I happened to mention making gumbo on facebook, and a friend of mine asked for the recipe. Thus began the idea for this blog. It's for me to post favorite recipes, cajun and non-cajun. I can also give a few tips on time managing meal prep for the busy person. Being a stay at home mom of 3 young children,, it is a requirement if you want to make anything more involved than buttered pasta. I also encourage anyone who reads this to add their own favorite recipes, advice, and ideas. Food and conversation is much better when shared with others.