So here's the story. I've been wanting to start my very own cooking blog for a long time. I spend too many hours reading them online. I love to cook. In fact, cooking and eating are pretty much the focal point of the day for both my husband and me. We argue over who gets to cook. We collect cookbooks and read them like novels. I am addicted to Food Network. My celebrities are cooks and chefs. I would rather meet Rachel Ray or Anthony Bourdain than Madonna or Brad Pitt. Is that crazy? Maybe, but I'm sure I'm not the only one out there.
Anyway, today I decided to take action. School was canceled (I'm an 8th grade language arts teacher), so rather than grading papers or lesson planning, I turned on the computer and did a search for "start my own blog." That's how I ended up at blogger. I still don't know what I'm doing. But I'm sure I'll figure it out as I play.
Before I continue, there are two things I want to forewarn you about.
1. I am not very savy in the technology department. This will definitely be an experimental endeavor. I am taking a technology class for my continuing education hours (remember, I'm a teacher), so if I am going to integrate technology into my classroom, I might as well keep up at home. That makes sense, right?
2. I am not a professional photographer. In fact, I am hardly an amateur photographer. However, I did get a new camera for Christmas. Nothing fancy, a Canon Power Shot Digital Elph, but I'm thinking it will do the trick (knock on wood).
3. {Preface: husband's idea}: I cook pretty good food. Okay...really good food.
That wasn't so bad, was it? Thanks for being patient with me. I am going to learn. And...I am going to cook. So let's get to it!
8 comments to Day 1: I'm new to this blogging thing.
Andi Bodeau Hi Katie,
Your mom told me about your blog - what a fun idea! Why did you name it the spork and skewer?
Katie Cooks I am having fun so far. This is the fourth or fifth name we brainstormed (Miles and I). We thought it was kind of silly, but catchy. Who knows. Maybe it will be a work in progress. Thanks for being my first follower!
Karen Davidson Katie:
Checked out your blog. Looks good!
Love ya!
Mom
Katie Cooks Thanks! I'm going to post another one tonight!
Anonymous Looks good Katie.
Check out the site I watch
www.southernplate.com she posts a story with when she adds a recipe. Lots of good ideas.
Aunt Pat
Karen Davidson Katie:
Saw you posted a couple of new recipes -- looks yummy!!
Mom
Katie Cooks I did. Did you know you can post comments after each recipe you read? If you want.