My name is Cheryl, and I’m a Communication Director by day, and foodie by night. I love to cook, bake, and entertain friends and family, and our guests know their main course will be served with a heaping side of sassy. I’ve held many design jobs with a food emphasis, so I’ve got tons of culinary experience under my ever-expanding belt. Watkins (spices) was my first design/food job, where I whet my whistle on a taste-testing panel in addition to slapping out circulars. I freelanced for Pillsbury, taking the pie wedges to whole new heights. As a food writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, I wrote family-friendly restaurant reviews, gave practical cooking advice, and shared requested recipes.
Why the name? When my grade-school sons were tasked with setting the table, one of them would inevitably ask, “What’s the order again, Mom?” and I’d say, “It’s alphabetical—fork, knife, spoon. Left to right, like you read.” And even if your 8-year-old spells it “nife” (as it should be), this still holds true.
I’m here for you. My tagline is “Testing recipes so you don’t have to.” and it’s what I do. I’ve scoured magazines, collaborated with restaurants, read countless cookbooks, and explored other food blogs. What you’ll find here are my “best of” recipes to make your life easier. I’m sandwiched between adult children and gracefully aging parents, and my posts will reflect that.
Hope you enjoy my blog.