Since I started food blogging, I buy even MORE print magazines than ever, looking for inspiration!

I’m sure there are bloggers who present themselves as “experts” on the matter of food or cooking but how does that make all of us charlatans? Looking at the food bloggers that I follow, not a single one suggests that they are anything other than people who enjoy cooking good food. These are the people that spark interest and excitement about cooking. They are the soul. As much as I appreciate being able to get into the science of why things work they way they do in the kitchen, that approach alone isn’t enough to engage me. It needs balance.

My opinion is that it’s a big enough table for everybody to have a seat. It’s up to me as a reader and consumer to decide what has value on my terms. I don’t need an “expert” telling me how to think.

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OK, I will not pretend to be familiar with all the ins and outs of INSPIRED cooking. Nor will I say I have a degree from ABC Culinary school. However, Ihave been in the kitchen since I was 14 years old.
I wouldn’t call it the school of hard knocks. I call it HANDS ON EXPERIENCE.

Some experiences were good, some not so much. All of them taught me something. Like Edison, I now know 9,999 ways NOT to cook something!

As far as my broccoli casserole goes, it is just fine, thank you. The congreagation at church must think it is DIVINELY inspired as they request it every time food is to be served! You may poll them if you so desire!

As far as opinions go, obviously the only one that matters to you is your own. WHAT CHEEK! WHAT ARROGANCE! WHAT CHUTZPAH!

I will miss your magazine. I will not miss you.

Sincerely,

Emmie