And I'm back...

Once upon a time I blogged about the food I prepared and enjoyed.  Then life got a bit crazy, and the time I had to blog disappeared.
Well, I am happy to announce that I am back and ready to blog!  A lot has changed over the past 18 months... Boyfriend and I moved across the country, started new jobs, reconnected with old friends, and have had absolutely no time to cook or bake. So don't worry - you have not missed anything!

Life in Northern California made it easy to cook... there was always a local farmer's market with fresh produce, a close grocery store with a parking lot, and 8 hour work days that left me plenty of time for hobbies when I got home.

Life in Boston - not so much.

I now live in the middle of a bustling city with all 4 seasons, work at least 10 hours a day, and use my feet or bicycle as primary modes of transportation.  Needless to say, my endeavor to teach myself to cook has been halted.  The lack of home made cooking as turned me into quite a restaurant expert though.  

Professionally, my life with food has changed also.  I have the same job responsibilities and duties, but on a much bigger scale.  I am now working at one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country and am continuously making improvements to the patient experience and 'hospital food' for over 600 patients a day.  Hence the reason I don't have the time or energy to cook when I get home. Yet, I still love my job!

My passion for food, nutrition, and cooking remain strong, yet the setting in which I enjoy them has changed.  Who knows, maybe I'll find a little time to cook something just so I can blog about it.  

I cannot wait to share my experiences with food both professionally and socially from the 'right' coast... Stay tuned - I promise not to wait another 18 months to post again.