Spreading Inspiration One Food Blog at a Time

If I had to sum up in one word the reason why I've been writing this blog for three years, it would be easy. INSPIRATION.

I write to inspire others to cook, to read, and to see the beauty in everyday life. At school pick-up on Friday, my friend Rowena told me that she had my butternut squash soup. Nothing makes me happier than hearing that something I wrote about inspired someone to fill their own kitchen with the smells of homemade cooking.

Just as I seek to inspire others, there are so many that inspire me with their blog posts, their pictures, and their ideas. So beginning this week, I will be sharing a few of the blog posts that made me think, drool, or dream, in the hope that they too, will inspire you.

Tricia's Chicken Curry Wraps with Cashews, Pineapple, and Raisins

• Once a Month Mom. If you'd like to become a little more efficient in the kitchen, you have to check out Tricia's Once a Month Cooking blog. Tricia has built a vibrant community there and shares some delicious recipes to fill your freezer and have ready quickly during busy nights. Her blog is also filled with great slice and dice tips like how to make your own bread crumbs. Her chicken curry wraps with cashews, raisins and pineapple will make you look forward to lunch all day. 

Isn't This Beet and Apple Salad Just Beautiful?

• This Mama Cooks on a Diet. When I'm looking for a little inspiration to be healthier, I head over to Anne Marie's This Mama Cooks on a Diet Blog. She is always sharing innovative recipes that bring the fun back to health food. I can't wait to whip up a batch of Pumpkin Seed Dried Cherry Trail Mix or jazz up a boring weekday lunch with this Healthy Citrus Beet and Apple Salad.

Jennie's Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Bacon Muffins

• In Jennie's Kitchen. When I'm looking to get inspired to do some serious cooking, I turn to the woman who is probably the definition of inspiration in Wikipedia: Jennifer Perillo. Jennie wakes up early every day to whip up deliciously original recipes like these butternut squash, ricotta, and bacon streusel topped muffins. She makes most mothers look lazy, and would be easy to hate if she weren't so nice and so generous with her baked goods. I read her blog with a wooden spoon in hand because I know she will inspire me to get cooking, right away. I can't wait to whip up her creamed corn this Thanksgiving.

I'll be back next week with more inspiring foodie blogs to make your mouths water. And if you have any suggestions of recipes you'd like me to highlight, feel free to leave them in the comments. I hope you enjoy reading Tricia, Anne-Marie, and Jennie as much as I do.