What is "Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall" (or "Man Without a Plan, No More!")

For a long time now, I have been a man without purpose. Without a firm direction. There are many things I love in this world, but not many of those were things that I could easily translate into a career. I love art, comic books, reading. I am well-versed in all things pop culture. I can easily discuss the meaning behind song lyrics and the beauty of Hitchcock movies until I am blue in the face. But to convey those skills into something that was both fulfilling to me AND I could base a career around...it wasn't happening.

But over the years one thing kept coming back to me. It is hard for me to pat myself on the back, but (according to my friends and family at least) it seems as though I am a pretty good cook. I know my way around the kitchen, know how to read a recipe, can figure out flavor combinations. I have always been a fan of food and eating, never shying away from a challenge. I was raised in a house where I was never forced to try anything, but always did. I understand that tastes change, both personally and culturally. Fads come and go, foams and reductions, pop-up restaurants and food trucks. Right now I think we are lucky to live in a time where there is a huge focus on farm to table eating. Fresher produce, locally sourced foods, we are eating well these days. 

So. What am I doing writing this in a blog?

The idea behind this blog is to follow my journey on translating my love of food into a satisfying career. I will be posting ideas, some recipes, some tips, and photos of the day to day stuff that I do in hopes of teaching people how to eat well and give folks a new appreciation for food. 

Soon, I will be putting myself out there and cooking for folks. This will be the forum where I talk about my attempts to do what I love and love what I do. Hopefully if you are reading this, you will learn some stuff! And I hope my posts come across with passion and a love for all things food. If so, feel free to get in touch. I would love to cook for you, show you a few things in the kitchen, and overall, expand some horizons for you!

Much thanks!

JT