Today is the last day of my twenties.
As I reflect back on the last decade, I realize how much has been accomplished, how much I’ve changed, and how I’ve continued to grow and mature in all aspects of life, including culinary. My early twenties were marked by college days and long fun nights. I never thought twice about learning to cook for a spouse or a family, it was about survival and what was quick. Food meant function, which means mac and cheese and easy stir fry were the extents of my culinary attempts. After graduating college I moved to the big city of San Francisco to peruse my career. Being a single, young woman in a new big city leant to going out to eat and meet new people rather than spending time cooking for one at home. San Francisco is known as a food capital of America, so I had plenty of fabulous options to satisfy my tastebuds. This was the beginnings of my love for culture and trying new restaurants and cafes.
Once I moved back to Portland and was more settled in my jobs and way of life….I started thinking about learning how to really cook. Only after I began experimenting did I discover this absolute love and ability for cooking. Now it has become nothing short of an obsession. I continue to learn and grow and seek out new techniques and foods to cook. Food has reached a whole new level as I enter the next decade of my life. And I’m excited to share what I learn with all of you!
In the spirit of celebration, I wanted to share some of my favorite simple meals from my twenties. Check them out at Making it Spicy.
30….Here I come!
