My life is very different than 4 years ago as I no longer have a terrible two year old toddler, and I’m eating better for it! haha

I think you found me and that’s how I found the lovely you!

Garlic prawns/shrimp and some baguette with a glass of Chardonnay would be just great on my birthday.

I think Kalyn better come visit me in NZ when she is retired 😉 if only for a big fat bear hug! xxx

1. What’s one way your life is different than it was four years ago?Incomparable. Exactly four years ago I’d just finished my first ever work experience in a local café. Now I’m working in the kitchens of Spain’s Chef of the Year.
2. How did you find the blog and how long have you been reading?I’ve been reading this blog since I started blogging myself in 2006 and you were one of the very first people to offer me help and support.
3. If today was your birthday, what would you want on the menu?Sashimi with a saki, wild mushroom and truffle risotto with a Telmo Rodríguez and Catalan chocolate, olive oil & Maldon salt dessert with a Pedro Ximénez. And my best friends at the table.
4. What should Kalyn be sure to do once she’s retired?Keep on cooking, eating and blogging.

Four years ago…my baby was almost 6 months old. I was living in a tiny apartment in NY and had no idea what blogging even was!

I found your blog three years ago. I can’t for the life of me remember how. But I was hooked–even more so when I found out you were from Utah. 🙂

If today was my birthday, I’d want a juicy hamburger, thick fries, and a shake.

You should take it easy and enjoy more gardening when you retire. Thirty years is such a great accomplishment. Congrats on your retirement. I hope the last few weeks of school go well.

#1. Four years ago, I had a lot more spare time. Now, I work full time for my husbands company and work hard to try and maintain daily posts on our blog. My son is now in high school and in several activities,that he stills needs driven to and from.

#2 I think I found your blog through Cookie Madness just about a year ago. Have been a subscriber ever since!

#3 Champagne and seafood!

#4 Travel, cook, and blog.

What’s one way your life is different than it was four years ago?
I’m fitter as I have gone back to gym – with enthusiasm! Who knew…! Oh yes, and I will soon be living in my own house again – we are buying after 9 years of renting in London.

How did you find the blog and how long have you been reading?
Can’t rememebr any more – probably via other blogs I was reading at the time. Have been reading for at least 3 of the 4 years 🙂

If today was your birthday, what would you want on the menu?
A plate of Spanish acorn-fed ham to start; an excellent grilled salmon caesar salad for mains; and a strawberry pavlova with heavily brandied cream for dessert.

What should Kalyn be sure to do once she’s retired?
Blog! And travel – we have a BIG spare bedroom in our new house in London… 🙂

– What’s one way your life is different than it was four years ago?

Not so much except for cooking which is improving day after day thanks to all blogs I meet!

– How did you find the blog and how long have you been reading?

I came along for WHB, one of my favorite event but can’t remember which blog led me to.

– If today was your birthday, what would you want on the menu?

Fish, spicey bread and a wonderful fresh raspberries dessert, and above all sparkling wine!

– What should Kalyn be sure to do once she’s retired?

Who knows? She is so active and eclectic she might do more than she has done by now! For sure she will be happy she had a great time!

1)- my life has changed more than I can say over 4 years but 2) it is only almost 2 years that I have been reading your blog – I discovered it very soon after I started blogging. 3) Chocolate cake is a must for birthdays in my life. 4) when you retire the one thing I think you should make sure of is some time to relax – I imagine you will be a busy ‘retiree’ like my mum who seems even busier now than when she was working – and if you haven’t been to Australia I would highly recommend it!