Ciao !

I'm inspired to begin a new journal as I get familiar with my new kitchen. My husband Nick and I just moved to Seattle from New York City and have spent the past few months renovating our new space, a (partially) converted warehouse. Our new kitchen is much smaller than our old one, but we "value engineered" to be more compact and utilitarian. In other words, we did the most on the smallest budget, and got plenty of help from our friends and family. Like us, they all love to cook - plain and fancy, East Coast and West, omnivore and herbivore, gourmet and novice. I love to share in the experience of cooking and eating with my dear friends, so I'll dedicate this journal to them. Buon Appetito!