I’m Heather. Thanks for stopping by!
Growing up in Wisconsin my parents weren’t gourmands, but they did an excellent job of exposing us to various different cuisines. And while my sister was out with her friends, I was glued to Julia Child, The Galloping Gourmet and Martha Stewart.
Instead of a dream to attend culinary school, I went the more scientific route and chose to study nutrition. And then a little more nutrition after that. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology—Nutritional Science and a Master of Public Health Nutrition. In 2009 I became a Registered Dietitian. I still dream of honing my culinary skills professionally, but for now that’s done in my own kitchen.
To document my life in the kitchen, connect with others who share my passions and simply have a place to write — with encouragement from my family and boyfriend (then fiancee, now husband) — I started this blog. It began in Minneapolis and has since moved six times (five of the seven a PCS): to Milwaukee, WI; Pensacola, FL; Corpus Christi, TX; Bagdad, Florida; North Padre Island, TX; and finally Emerald Isle/Jacksonville, NC. Soon enough we’ll make a new house our home.
This adventure is one I look forward to staying on for a long time, excited to see where it leads.
Cheers!
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If you’d like to contact me but would rather not leave a comment, please feel free to email — I’d love to hear from you:
fromajolie [at] gmail [dot] com
Keep it up, I only started in November. Lou Lou is a good friend of mine from the south. Am not that great yet but it is fun indeed.
Nice photo by the way
good luck Michelle x
Heather,
Welcome to blogoland. Anytime you want to write about how nutritious cheese is I’ll be happy for the good PR. Have fun with the blogging!
Heath,
I want to count my cook books when I get home and see if I am over 100. I’ll let you know!
Hi Heather,
Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging! Good luck with your job search and come see me at Albion Cooks.
Have you considered consulting on nutritional information for restaurants? More and more states are requiring restaurants to post nutritional info and don’t have staff to address that.
Happy writing (and eating)!
Catherine
Hi Heather!
We have a lot in common : new food bloggers, had dreams of becoming a forensic scientist and a chef, and love to cook! What else counts?
Good luck on your new blog and I’d love for you to hop over and visit mine.
And I think what you are doing, becoming a nutritionist, is so much more impressive than becoming a chef. Then you just combine the two.
Cheers!
I’m happy to hear that we have been an inspiration to your food passions and know that you will go on to inspire many others. Congratulations on your blog and Sandy and I wish you a lifetime of wonderful adventures.
Hello Heather. What a lovely introduction you’ve written. I came to this page _after_ reading your posts — I’m not surprised there is such a knowledgable, passionate, focused young dietitian/Masters student behind these engaging words and images about food.
I look forward to being a regular reader.
i like how dad commented like they only give blogs out lottery-style. ;) yes, congratulations. ha ha.
Heather,
Shoot me an email and we can talk about the possibility of a venisciutto shipment ;)
Chris
That is a lovely story!! I just stumbeled onto you foodblog & I love it!!!
Many greetings from Brussels, Belgium!!!
Thanks for the kudos! I fear, however, that the only food loves you’ve gotten from me are bologna and kringle! I love the blog; you’re doing a great job with your photos and commentary.
Heather, what a lovely blog you have. Thanks for sharing such great recipes!
Hi Heather!
Thank you for stopping by at The Split Pea and for your nice words. I love this space you have created and I’ll be coming back.
Eralda.
Love your blog. Are you on twitter?
Hi Heather! Thanks for visiting and sharing. I just read your bio, and you finished your MPH in nutrition? I’m just about to start my MPH actually. Anyway, hope all is going well, and looking forward to more of your posts.
Hi Heather! I stumbled upon your blog on the wonderful TasteSpotting, and I couldn’t resist writing on your wall because I am going to be a student in the Nutrition Graduate program at the University of Minnesota this Fall! My ultimate goal is to become an RD– how did you like the program? It sounds wonderful.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the program– shoot me an email if you have some free time :*)
Keep up the delicious recipes, too!
Claire
Just to let you know I like the new design !
thanks, Vanille! squirrel bread was in need of a clean revamp.
I LUV your site and people posting here.. you are doing a worthy and great job!
I recently decided to do sth to build up my dream a dietitian……
I have been a food science student for such a long time with my mind constantly distracted towards nutrition and how to help people lead healthy life,,,i know it’s tough in such a junk-food loaded world, especially after I got to the hang of how industiral coporations taking delight in masking funk food to appear healthy. I
I want to open up a blog like YOU and I am so excited to find out a whole bunch of people with such an inspiring desire and are doing wonderful jobs… I have a lot to learn from you, hope we can become friends..
Hi, nice to meet you !
thanks so much for visiting my site. I love making new friends and hearing from new people. I love your story and you journey! happy trails! best, susan
heather could you please tell me your last name. could it be evans. plese let me know. thanks
I stumbled across your lovely blog and was excited to find a picture of Senegalese Peanut Soup but could not find the link to the recipe. Where can I find it? Can you supply the link? It would be deeply appreciated. Many thanks in advance –Sue
Hi Heather!
I randomly stumbled on your blog while doing some research on the venue (century barn) for my upcoming october wedding! it looks like you had your wedding there and i would love (and be so appreciative) for an opportunity to connect with you and ask some questions about hosting a wedding there! if you’re up for it, my email address is courtney.w.reynolds@gmail.com
Best,
Courtney