Allison's Apprentice

Hello, blogger world.

Thanks for the intro, Allison. Since spending 4 months with me in Florida last year, Allison has taught me a lot about cooking. I didn’t even know how to “brown” meat, let alone cook a full meal before she came. I guess I knew some basics, but was always too lazy or didn’t really care since my mom did the cooking at my house. Unfortunately, my mom passed away last year and left my dad and I to fend for ourselves in the cooking department. Before Allison came down, my Dad and I would order in most nights with the occasional omelette thrown in. All that changed once Allison arrived. As soon as she got to my house, she was in complete shock that our fridge,freezer, and pantry were bare. Before she even unpacked, it was off to Publix to stock-up on food. Before I go any further I have to tell all of you that Allison’s favorite place on earth is Publix. There is no Publix in New York, so it’s a treat for her to go every time she is down here. It’s like watching a kid in a candy store- I’ve never seen anything like it! Throughout her stay here, we would go to Publix at least once a week and although I can’t stand the long lines and the amount of people there it was amusing just to watch her in action.

Over the past year, thanks to Allison I developed a new confidence with cooking and am able to cook most nights if I really want to. But, I’m still pretty lazy and it takes some motivation to actually cook. It’s no fun cooking by myself, especially when my Dad could care less about what we eat for dinner and I have no help in the kitchen. He does do the dishes though so that’s a plus. He also has a sweet tooth which is why I started baking in the first place. I would make brownies, homemade cookies, cakes, etc. The problem is, since there were only 3 of us there would be a lot left over and all of us are somewhat conscious about our weight so the desserts would go to waste after a few days. When Allison came up with the idea of starting this blog, I not only wanted to make desserts that were lower in fat/calories but I wanted to cut the recipes in half as well. How it’s going to taste I have no idea, but I invite you come along on this journey and find out with us. Along the way you’ll read funny/crazy stories about us, our family (mostly crazy), and whether or not healthier, lighter cooking can taste just as good or better than regular recipes. Stay tuned, it’s gonna be a crazy ride…