where the magic happens

This is where the magic happens...or at least where I think it's been starting to. Growing up (to my mother's great frustration), I had no interest whatsoever in the kitchen. I existed off of frozen burritos and store bought cookie dough for far too many years. But part of my world that expanded when I moved to California in 2007 was culinary: quinoa, kale, persimmons...how did I exist before knowing these wonders? I can't even imagine it now. California's fresh, local ingredients have helped me to fall in love with the kitch(en).

I'm hoping that sharing my kitch adventures will inspire me to continue to try out new foods, flavors, and preparations. Stay tuned for tales of the experiences (from the failures to the fab) and a growing list of recipes. Welcome to Cole's kitch!