My Mom, Angela, and my brother, George, in Naples

Welcome to my blog and my kitchen. My name is Elaine and I live in Michigan.

My mother, Angela, was from Italy and I guess I just have that Italian gene in me - I love to feed people. I began this blog to teach people how to cook. It pains me that so many people do not cook for themselves and instead order carryout five nights a week. Cooking from scratch is much easier than most people think.  It's healthier and cheaper. Subscribe to this site and cook along with me - I'll show you how.  

I love photography and, in a previous life, was a painter. My food photography enables me to really show you how to create things, step by step.  I love the beauty of food and the creativity of the kitchen. Developing my own recipes is just another way to fill a canvas. I hope you enjoy what I love so much - cooking for people and the joy of the table.

Since starting this blog, I have met some amazing people, connected with other food bloggers and received e-mails, literally, from readers all over the world.  Thanks to all of you.

My husband is Brian and we have three boys:  Barry, Nick and Nathan.

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You can contact me at elainemccardel@mac.com