About me...I am a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Although I'm in my early 30's I've had a long past life. I've worked at so many great places like ESPNZONE, Grand Hyatt of New York, Goldman & Sachs, Justin's Restaurant, Bad Boy Records, and had my own catering business.
My career passions although on hold are still very much alive inside of me. I love "smart food," which not only nourishes but also makes life easier. I hope one day I'll have a chance to share my food philosophy with anyone who wants to eat it.
I left the work world to build a life with my wondeful husband. We have three sharp little girls who keep me on my toes. I'm very close to my children which why they drive me so crazy. I breastfed all three of them till the ages of 2 1/2, 1 1/2, and my 15 month old is still hanging on. Breastfeeding has given me a unique bonding experience it's also helped me melt away the 150 pounds I collectively gained with all three pregnancies. But it makes me miss a good strong drink.
I'll only say this once, despite my best effort I'm totally a neurotic Mom. It's the whole perfectionist, worry-wart part of me. Plus shit happens when your not paying attention, so I try and pay attention.
As a family we've moved 11 times in the last 10 years and Pennsylvania is now my home. I live my life waitig for summer to return. I just can't get enough of our locally grown food, really "smart food."
I love digging in the dirt, and gardening. Except I sometimes pull out random plants when I'm PMSing. Somehow yanking plants is just as rewarding as harvesting veggies. I'm weird.
I have secret obsessions, I obsess about. Right now my new favorite thing is my Pinterest account I have 55 boards, and 1298 pins, it's eye candy I've lost control. www.Pinterest.com Follow me yelena gray-johnson
I love those moments in life that wake you to your purpose. I try to listen more than I talk which is not easy. I try to listen completely to my inner voice, but screaming children sometimes drown her out. Lastly most of my blogging is done from my iPhone while I'm laying in the bed late at night after my children have gone to sleep and my husband snores gently next to me. I really love my life!
