Contributor: TIFFANY

I'm Tiffany, a 20-something gal from Eastern Oregon who also happens to be Jodi's step-sister. Although I love to cook, I don't always find the time and will resort to crockpot and semi-homemade meals for my dear husband (not that he's complaining). My husband and I are avid hunters, so many of my recipes may include wild game, which can easily be substituted.

I imagine I got my start in the kitchen at my mother's feet, but my first major experience was with my 4-H group, the Cookie Cutters where I baked several types of cookies and even received blue ribbons at the Oregon State Fair. Since then, I have always loved to bake - cookies, pies, brownies, you name it.

My kitchen experiences range from genius to disaster - including some of my husband's mishaps in the kitchen. I'm excited to be along for this home cooking adventure, and look forward to sharing my recipes and stories. To keep up with me on a more personal level, visit Tiffany in Real Life.

Drinks: Tanqueray & Tonic, Spicy Bloody Mary, Tequila, & Coors Light
Steaks: Medium Rare
Sweets: Chocolate

Contributor: NATALIE

Hi everyone, I'm Natalie! Also a 20-something Dallasite and I suppose I could very aptly be considered one of Jodi's "foodie friends". That word 'foodie' gets thrown around a lot, so out of curiosity I just looked it up and the definition is: a person having an avid interest in the latest food fads. Hmm... considering I currently have about 147 hours of food network tivo'd, I'm thinking I qualify.

Some of my culinary adventures include: a full on iron chef competition with my friend Trey (of which the winner is still debatable), setting a toaster on fire, daydreaming of becoming a food stylist, getting marinara sauce on my ceiling during one very tasty italian meal prep, stalking the food network building during a trip to NYC, and generally just loving life in the kitchen with a big glass of red wine in my hand.

I am a single girl about town and try to cook as often as possible, but it completely depends on my schedule for the week. My roommate Alex often reaps the benefits of my love of food. My personal adventures can be found on my normal blog, moose and lulu.

Favorite Cuisine: Toss-up between Mexican and Italian
Favorite Chef: Giada de Laurentiis
Favorite Utensil: my Global knives

Contributor: JODI

Jodi is a 20 something female who started this blog in hopes of collaborating with her foodie friends to generate a fabulous resource and story board for all other foodies out there. Wanting it not only to be stocked full of great recipes but also the adventures (and messes) that more times than not accompany food genius! She has invited family and friends that share her love of food and creation (and no professional training) to join her in publishing such stories.

Living in Dallas with her husband Matt and lovable mutt Kayla, Jodi cooks at least 4 times a week and bakes as much as possible. Baking was Jodi's first love. Pies were her poison back in college and have since opened the flood gates into the cooking world.

Favorite Dish: Mac & Cheese or Fajitas
Favorite Flavor: SPICY
Favorite Drink: GIN & TONIC or an Amber Beer