1. What camera/photography equipment do you use?
First, I must preface any photography talk with this: I AM TOTALLY NOT AN EXPERT. Admittedly, it isn’t a natural skill for me; I’m learning as I go. I find it challenging at times, but when you get a great shot, it seems to make it all worth it. Similar to golf (or so my husband tells me). Aside from a few photography classes in college (which was many moons ago at this point), I’ve had no formal training. I figure it out as I go.
As a novice, I started out with the Canon EOS Rebel T5i
I now use a Canon EOS 6D camera with a few different lenses. My most used lens is the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L. It’s fantastic.
I also use this tripod
Depending on the season, natural light availability, and my mood, I occasionally shoot with artificial light (98% of the time, I use only natural light). When playing with artificial light, I use this Godox light and this soft box. They are great and easy to manipulate.
As for image editing software, I HIGHLY recommend Adobe Lightroom
2. Is content creation/blogging/photography your full-time job?
Yes! In late 2019, after having my second child, I left my 15-year career as a medical editor to pursue the life of stay-at-home mom and content creator. I am extremely fortunate that this is an option for me, and I do not take it for granted.
This often involves late (or very early!) hours, so that I can be there for my kids as much as possible, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. For me to be home with them while also doing something for a career that is very fulfilling is EVERYTHING. Again, it is not lost on me how fortunate I am to be able to do something I love on my own terms while still being a present parent.
I have always had a love for writing and art – this job allows me to marry the two and fulfill my need for a creative outlet. I love it!
3. Are you a professionally trained chef?
Absolutely not. I am a self-taught cook who grew up in a family where food was a huge part of daily life. My family ate dinner together at the kitchen table every single night. Home-cooked, real food. It was (and still is) a rarity, but I am forever grateful that my parents made that a mandatory part of our lives.
I fell in love with food and cooking at a very young age. I started really cooking for myself shortly after college. I then married a fellow foodie. Making and eating foods is one of my greatest passions, and I invested the time to learn my way around a kitchen. I had the help of many fantastic family recipes, but unless designated as such, most of my ideas are just that: mine. I have never attended formal cooking classes or trained to be a chef. I just love food.
One of my younger sisters and her husband are real-deal trained chefs. I have SO much respect for that profession! I do not claim to be anything even remotely close to that – just a food-obsessed home cook!
4. Do you really eat the food that you share?
YES. Definitely. In fact, I would never post something that I didn’t think was worthy and absolutely delicious. I’ve had a few flops along the way, but those never made it to the site.
If I make something super indulgent or over the top, we often divvy up the food between family members and my husband’s coworkers. But yes, we definitely eat everything you see on this site. Some things in more moderation than others, of course.
5. Can you provide nutritional information for your recipes?
While I certainly COULD do this, I choose not to for a couple reasons. First, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. The feta cheese I use in a recipe, for example, may vary vastly nutritionally from the feta cheese you use. I don’t want to create any confusion. There are a bunch of online calorie/fat calculators, though, should you want this information.
Secondly, I don’t really want nutritional information to become a focus of this site. While I firmly believe in the mantra “everything in moderation,” my original intention was never for this site to be a “healthy lifestyle” blog. When I do share a recipe on the lighter side, I usually designate it as such with terms like “Skinny,” “Lightened-Up,” or “Healthy.” I even have a recipe category dedicated to “Healthy” dishes.
6. Can I use your recipe/pictures?
Generally, I am completely fine with you using my pictures and/or recipes. All I ask is that you PLEASE credit me and put a link back to the original post. Additionally, if you choose to share my work on social media, please DO NOT post the entire recipe along with any photos, as this negates the need for people visiting my site. This actually hurts content creators, as much as it flatters us. We want the site traffic more than anything, so posting the recipe in its entirety hurts our ability to earn a living.
Overall, I would never take someone else’s work and stamp my name on it, so please, do me the same courtesy. Even if you use my recipe as a base and modify it, please link back to the original recipe in your post/article. It’s the right thing to do.
7. OK, so we know you love eggs, especially the yolks. What other foods to you love or love to hate?
Egg yolks are just the tip of the iceberg, my friends. I am not exaggerating when I say I could put a fried egg on just about anything and enjoy it. Except mushrooms. They are the one food I hate. I wish I didn’t! I continue to try them in the hopes that I’ll be reformed. It hasn’t happened yet. Mushrooms are, however, one of the only foods I really, truly dislike. Even the smell puts my gag reflex in motion. Fennel is not a fav of mine, either.
As for what I love? Well, pretty much everything. To name a few: honeycrisp apples, cheese of any kind (especially sharp cheddar, gruyere, and burrata), bacon, brussels sprouts, avocados, raw oysters, dark chocolate (the darker the better), sweet bell peppers, cheeseburgers, margaritas, risotto, pink grapefruit, and anything lemon or lime. I’m obsessed with all things citrus.
Being a non-picky eater is the most fun ever! I’ll try anything at least once, and most of the time, I like it.
If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, please feel free to get in touch with me! I’d love to hear from you!
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Hi There. I'm Molly. I'm a food-obsessed, self-taught cook and I can't wait to share my passion for all things culinary with you. My love for egg yolks is just the tip of the iceberg!