The Endive Chronicles

There is an age old question out there that instills fear in some, annoys others, and for a select few, excites; what’s for dinner? I was confronted by that question after one particularly long and chilly day and being in the latter category; I set out to create. The cupboard was a little bare and the fridge pathetic, but I had three important things; campanelle, dried cranberries and gorgonzola. My take on this classic dish is incredibly quick and simple. It’s also perfect to warm you up after a long day of holiday shopping.

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For a few years now, I have been an avid reader of food blogs such as Chocolate and Zucchini and Chez Pim. The effortless writing and wonderful recipes of these women have inspired me. Therefore, today after months of hemming and hawing, I have finally started my own food blog.

It seems like it should be so easy; writing a food blog. Just knock out a few recipes, check out a few fabulous restaurants and Bob’s your uncle. But in reality, you are putting a piece of yourself out there in the world, which can be a very scary prospect. When the writing and recipes are your own, you find out that things are not always as simple as they seem. You find yourself staring at your notepad or computer worrying what others will think. Then thankfully, the realization comes that the person you should be writing for is yourself and the words begin to flow.

I am dedicating this site to the study and relentless pursuit of flavor and experience. So welcome to my little corner of the world. I hope you are hungry.