Thank you for visiting my blog, and welcome! My name is Yudith and I am the always hungry gal behind this food blog. I am a Chemical Engineer by degree, with an MBA, and currently working in Labor Relations field at a major industrial equipment manufacturer. Kick off your shoes (or sandals), grab yourself a drink and browse around, I hope that you will find some inspirations from my blog to make something delicious for yourself and your family.
Virginia Woolf was quoted to have said “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” That really fits me: I love food and I love eating. I am drawn to people who love to eat like I do. While I have always enjoyed cooking and baking, even when I was in elementary school, I didn’t start to spend a lot of time in the kitchen until about five years ago. At that time, I moved from what I would call a rather “metropolitan” area with restaurants, shopping malls, and ethnic grocery stores, to a new area without any of those… for a new job. Since I wanted to continue to eat well at home without having to drive several hours at a time to find great food, I decided to spend more time in the kitchen. These days, I would prefer to be eating at home any days of the week (well… except when I get the opportunity to eat at fabulous restaurants, then maybe you can convince me to eat out!).
My husband, or “Red” (since he has red hair and green eyes), and I got married three summers ago and our first child, a baby girl just turned ONE this past July. (And I am proud to say that so far, my daughter has followed along in our foot steps; she has eaten basically anything that we have served her, from Indonesian, Korean, Thai, Mexican to local fruits–she is an awesome eater!). I am lucky that I met someone who was (and still is!) as adventurous as I am, if not more when it comes to food, whether it’s dining out or at home. Actually, he has reddish, almost orange hair, he wanted me to correct it in this description. So there you go Honey! Red is my souz chef, part-time dishwasher, constant supporter and loyal tester.
Our 4-yr old St. Bernard, Charlotte Mae, is a loyal observer, and wanna-be tester. She’s so dedicated in sniffing around to see if she can find any crumbs on the floor. Her big black nose has a talent for detecting the smell of bread, meat, or dairy. Here is a close up of her picture and big nose (March 2011). She has since then discovered that the best spot in the house is now right by my daughter’s high-chair (when she is in it or not).
These days, when I don’t cook or bake at home, I am usually busy chasing our daughter around, and trying to update my blog (usually during my daughter’s nap times). In addition to homemade ice cream, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and everything else related to food, I love travelling (in search of those off-the beaten path spots with great food, quirky shops or restaurants!) and yoga (my long-time passion which I need to get back into).
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Hi there Yudith, I found your site by visiting the foodpress page and I’m happy I did. I see so many recipes I’d love to try! The first thing I’ll be trying are your mashed potato balls, they look scrumptious! I’ll be back, =)
Hi Tiffany–thanks so much for visiting and for the comment! Glad to see you saw some recipes that you’d like to try. Let me know how they turn out if you do try them!
Great blog! I’m definitely subscribing. This photo of your dog is adorable beyond words.
Thanks for the visit; glad you found some things you liked on the blog! I’d let Charlotte know that she has another fan
Very nice! Did you know this is a variation on croquettes? Italian cooks always use up leftovers, and my grandmother made almost the same thing with leftover mashed potatoes. It’s the kind of home cooking that never appears in a restaurant, but it’s exactly the kind of thing a thrifty Italian housewife might make herself for lunch. Leftover mashed potatoes are also the foundation for fishcakes and Baccala Mantecato
Yes!! I actually grew up eating croquettes in Indonesia. I even tried making it once, but they fell apart–like everywhere in the frying pan
I mixed in some ground beef/turkey with the mashed potatoes. But I seem to have better luck making them without the ground meat and just stiff mashed potatoes 
Love your blog! Beautiful pictures and I find so many things here I’m dying to make on my own blog! I’ve been following for awhile and will definitely continue to do so!
Hi Ann, thank you so much for saying hi! It’s always good hearing from my readers. Please let me know if you try any of the recipes
I love anything made with pumpkin! And, quick bread made with pumpkin goes at the top of my list! Quick bread and coffee is a fast and easy breakfast, for days I’m rushing out the door! You’ve posted many recipes that I’ve tried, and have since become staples in my cooking repertoire. Keep up the good work! P.S. The thumbnail photo of Charlotte is adorable!
Hi Pat, thanks for stopping by!
I know you’re a frequent visitor of my blog. Would love to hear how some of these recipes turn out for you guys 
You blog is AMAZING!!!! I love it!
Aaaw.. thanks for leaving me a note. I hope you will find some yummy recipes to try
Love your blog!
Thanks for stopping by Christine!
its amazing, a lot ideas, beautiful blog.
Thanks mama!!
Your dog is beautiful! And your daughter is adorable
great photos.
Aaaww, thanks for the kind compliments Kelly!
Interesting.
I love your blog, Yudith! I’m so glad you stopped by mine:) Awesome to meet you!
Aaaw, thanks Barb, it was nice meeting you too!
Wow this blog is amazing. I can’t wait to make some of your recipes.
Stacy, welcome! And thanks for the kind comment. I hope you will return and let me know how some of the recipes turn out for you. I love hearing back from my readers. Thanks again, and nice meeting you!
Hi Yudith, so lovely to read about your and your family! You have an awesome blog! It is great to meet you and thanks again for stopping by my little spot in the blogosphere.
Mandy
Have a happy day.
Nice meeting you Mandy, looking forward to seeing more delicious recipes from your blog as well!
Hi Yudith,
I found your blog on another website and am so happy I did. I have been browsing your site and can’t wait to try all the delicious recipes. I would love for you to check out my blog too when you get a minute. I am always interested in sharing and finding new recipes. Have a great day.
Your blog looks great! I am so glad I found it off of Pinterest. I believe I will be visiting often. PS. I am also from Iowa, great to see someone else who shares a passion for the place and the people you can share your creations with.
Best wishes.
Thanks Stephanie!! Glad to see a new follower
Drop me a note from time to time if you try any of the recipes here. I’ve been living in Iowa for over 5 years now; really awesome people!!