Easy Eats Inspirations
First, I’d like to start this off like some overpriced paperback - by thanking others. These people and places inspired me to love food and start this site.
Mom - Of course. Like many other moms, my mom cooked great food almost every night in addition to working a full-time job. I still have so many recipes to inheret from her.
All the small restaurants in Berkeley, CA - Before going to college, I’d never even tried Japanese, Thai, Mediterranean, or even French cuisine. Being put in a college town with so many cheap places to eat expanded my palate exponentially. Thanks to The Cheeseboard Pizza, Bongo Burger, Chez Panisse Cafe (not so cheap, but I like it more than downstairs), Katana-ya, Blue Nile, Berkeley Thai House, and so many others. I used to think Olive Garden was authentic Italian food. Yeesh.
Food Network - Specifically Rachael Ray and her 30-Minute Meals, who’s show finally brought cooking shows to just about everyone who has access to EVOO.
There are others, but I’ll stop for now.