Hello Eat Twin Forks, nice to meet you

Allow me a moment to introduce myself to you.  My name is Michelle.  I’m friends of the original author of Eat Twin Forks, Sara.  Sara has graciously invited me to join this blog with her.  I live smack dab in the middle of Hattiesburg with my husband , son, and dog.  They are the lucky three that get to sample my cooking ups and downs.  While Eat Twin Forks will keep its focus of bringing you reviews of local eats, I would also like to share with you the eats from my own Hattiesburg kitchen.  They aren’t all original.  I try many recipes along the way.  But I’ll share it all with you from the perspective of a working mom trying to keep in touch with her foodie-wannabe side.

As a science minded person, I like to approach cooking in a trial and error method.  Many “experiments” take place in my little kitchen.  I’ll just keep trying until I get it right.  I’m by far my own worst critic.  My sweet husband has the most forgiving palate of anyone I’ve ever met.  He’ll eat anything I cook and still give it a thumbs up (with only one exception, ever).  I’m teaching my little fellow to be appreciative of different flavors.  He “helps” mommy in the kitchen, scooping and stirring when allowed.  Tasting at will.  And everything cooked in this kitchen goes on his plate.  Table manners are a work in progress, so eat at our table at your own risk.

I appreciate all comments, good and not so good.  I aim to share with you the things I like, things I make that my family likes, and the quickest way I can make that happen.  Having dinner each night at our table together is a top priority for me.  Food isn’t only about the nourishment to our bodies it provides.  It’s also about a sharing of time with one another.  Time is such a precious commodity.  And that time is never wasted in the company of family, good friends, and good food.