Jessica and her husband Nathan
Welcome to Delicious Obsessions and thank you for taking the time to read through my blog. My name is Jessica and I have been cooking since I was about three years old. My mother is a fantastic cook and a firm believer in wholesome and traditional food. She had me helping in the kitchen from the time that I was old enough to stand on a chair and peer over the counter. I thank her tremendously for letting me help her and for her dedication to teaching me to cook and bake. I can honestly say that it has shaped me into the person I am today. She trusted me so much in the kitchen that I was cooking on my own from the time I was about eight years old. After I got older, I ended up working in a restaurant for over nine years, working in every position a restaurant has, and finally ending up as lead chef.
While my eating and exercising habits took a slight detour during my early and mid 20′s, I have come full circle and am now, once again, focused on healthy eating and regular exercise. Even though I went through a hiatus that was filled with lots of fast food, restaurant meals, Starbucks drinks, and tons of sugar, my love of cooking has continued on into adulthood. Now that I have regained my focus, my passion for nutrition and wholesome food continues to grow every day. Some of my closest friends and family members might say I am rather obsessed, hence the name of the blog!
My philosophy on food? Eat REAL FOOD. I am influenced greatly by the works of Sally Fallon and Mary Enig and their book, Nourishing Traditions, as well as The Weston A. Price Foundation, Nina Planck, Michael Pollan and many others. To quote my mother, “eat what will rot, just eat it before it does.” The main goal I have when developing recipes is to create dishes that are nutritious, easy, and delicious. I also want my readers to know that I view recipes as guidelines. Feel free to add your own flair and experiment with new ingredients. I never want my cooking to be rigid – I love to experiment and that’s how I work in the kitchen. I have been experimenting with gluten free foods. I don’t have Celiac Disease, but I do suspect that I have a gluten intolerance. Most, if not all, of my baked goods recipes will be gluten free.
I am going back to school to obtain my Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Dietetics, with a focus on Integrative Therapeutic Practices. I am constantly researching nutrition and food-related topics, and with the encouragement of family and friends, I am starting this blog to share my knowledge with you. I hope that my obsession can offer new ideas and recipes to help you and your family eat better and feel healthier!
Happy eating!
Jessica
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