About Me
I am twenty-four five and a publicist for a large agency in New York City. I started this blog so that I’d have a place to talk about life and hope that someone would read it who besides my relatives. I’ve always been passionate about cooking, eating, food, talking about food, reading about food, talking about eating food….you get the idea. Here are a few more of the basics:
I like: magazines, especially those that are home, food or design related; Ice cream (chocolate chip cookie dough and anything eaten straight from the container are my favorite flavors); flip flops; soft blankets; heavy sweaters; Law & Order: SVU; the fall; Anything chocolate, as long as it’s not paired with peanut butter; yoga; indoor cycling; running; knitting, bad movies, good wine, laughter and good conversation.
I don’t like: fennel, sushi; people who save bikes in spin class and then neglect to show up; excuses; traffic; wearing stockings; The Bachelor; washing lettuce for salads (I do it, but that doesn’t mean I like to); people who use umbrellas in Manhattan when it’s only lightly raining; the subway.
About In Good Taste
I think that being young and single is no excuse not to eat good, healthy food. Living alone in your twenties doesn’t have to mean fast food and a fridge full of beer and ketchup. Cooking for one can be challenging, so on my blog I’ll share my experiences in cooking primarily for myself and shortcuts that I learn along the way that might make it easier for those of you out there seeking single-serve portions of some of your favorite meals – without the grocer’s freezer or a chinese takeout menu.
Cooking for a crowd? Sometimes I do (I have family members who were born without my kitchen gene and plenty of hungry friends). So for meals such as soups, stews and lasagnas that are more difficult to pare down, but can easily be frozen or repurposed into later meals, I post full recipes. I also have the baking bug and work plenty of breads, cookies and other baked goods into my rotation.
I do try to answer all of my comments, sometimes in the comments section on my post and sometimes via email. I love to hear what you have to say so keep ‘em coming!
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July 23, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Hey how did you get that stuff on your sidebar? I like that!
September 3, 2008 at 6:50 am
hello! looking forward to reading your blog- you had me at the gelato!
September 8, 2008 at 5:17 pm
hahah we think alike…. I asked for a handless KA mixer for Christmas, and it was the best present I ever received! you can get them at costco for cheap
September 23, 2008 at 12:29 pm
thanks for the blog comment!
after reading your about me, we sound kinda similar.
September 25, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Ha! I am also looking forward to my wedding registry for the KitchenAid mixer. I’ve been asking my mum for one since I was 12.
September 28, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Hi Maris,
I like your blog! I will visit it often.
If you are ever in NJ, and want pizza, just email me thru my blog and I will give you a whole list!!!!!
Stacey Snacks
October 8, 2008 at 3:01 am
Heehee…I got a KitchenAid when I got married! Definitely something to look forward to!
October 9, 2008 at 9:18 am
I’m an advanced knitter too; I longingly page over patterns that make absolutely no sense to me, then happily return to my *K2 P2* repeat ** until……
Anyway, I do love your blog, your voice and your recipes. Your list of things you love mirrors so many of my own and I look forward to reading more.
Oh, and those mums? They’re one of the hardiest plants alive. Most people can’t kill ‘em if they try.
October 9, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I found your blog on Green La Girl’s post about bad pitches and I had to stop by because I am a publicist too! And I am a twenty something blogger, I am going to go befriend you there now.
October 18, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Ha, the umbrella thing. YES!
October 27, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Hi Mar
October 28, 2008 at 6:10 pm
You are going to win that KA or I will make your mom buy you one for x-mas!
November 24, 2008 at 4:31 pm
you don’t like sushi?? that’s practically unamerican..
November 24, 2008 at 6:09 pm
I loved your comment about the ‘kitchen gene”. But, seriously, you have try fennel again. It’s so good raw in a salad or as finger food.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I’m about to go poking around your posts now.
December 19, 2008 at 12:41 am
Your Bread looks great. Thanks for sharing! And you are correct just becuase you live alone doesn’t mean you have to eat from a box.
Eli
http://www.elisfoods.wordpress.com
January 7, 2009 at 10:25 pm
I just wanted to say that I was surprised to see your name- my middle daughter’s name is Maris. I love the name, but have never met anyone with the name before. Just had to say hello to who I am sure is a fabulous person!!!
Maris’ mom!
May 5, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Let me be the second to ask: You really don’t like sushi? Maris, I feel led to tell you, as someone NEW to sushi love, there’s a whole world of different kinds that are quite delicious. I was a big fan of the Las Vegas roll, and I won’t hide it’s probably because of the deep-fried batter on the bottoms. We can still be food friends if you don’t change your mind, but I think you’ll be happier if you do.
May 10, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Hi Maris. Love your blog! I am raising ducks right now in my backyard as I’ve heard their eggs are great for baking. I’ll be sure to follow you.
http://www.whatupduck.com
May 13, 2009 at 4:05 pm
After you left a comment about my raw Cumin Carrot Salad on my website, I checked out your blog. It is very well-written, amusing, and inspiring. I am new to the whole blog thing and will check back often to see how it should be done. Your photos are lovely and professional. I just bought a Cloud Dome to shoot my food? – raw jules
May 18, 2009 at 3:40 pm
i totally love your blog! and was going to say that we could be bff’s until you mentioned not liking chocolate and peanut butter together.
looking forward to reading about your culinary adventures!
May 24, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Hello,
I have found you on WW website and decided to check out your blog. Fantastic! What shocked me, though, is that you and I have so much in common – and I was born on the other side of Atlantic – including your like and dislike for TV shows (don’t watch that much TV and yet…) and the peanut butter thing (hate). OK, all this said – you go girl! Your blog is fabulous and I appreciate your comments on WW as well.
Cheers,
Vesna Zrinski
June 17, 2009 at 10:14 am
Hahaha, I HATE washing lettuce too! Ugh! And why do salad spinners have to be so big and awkward? Love the blog!