My mom is a wonderful cook. She is passionate, talented, and exploratory. And she had me eating pesto before red sauce, and salmon before PB&J.
As a matter of fact, I didn’t taste PB&J, mac ‘n cheese, OR chicken nuggets until college. Is that normal?
I used to lament this fact. I yearned to be a normal kid–even a picky eater–so I’d fit in with friends. But my tastebuds began to develop on their own and didn’t leave me much say in the matter. Sitting down to dinner with my boyfriend a few days ago, I realized I was cooking more and more like Mom. And that it wasn’t a bad thing.
The name of this blog, From Ketchup to Chutney, is a tribute to a summer day almost 15 years ago. Mom was cooking hot dogs (although I’m sure they were some sort of sausage she was passing off as hot dogs). I wanted mine simple, on a white bun with ketchup and a little bit of mustard. But in our house? Not a chance. The menu was hot dogs in whole wheat pita pockets, with mango chutney. I believe I threw a fit, to put it lightly. How things change…
Today I still have the occasional craving for a good hot dog with the works. But I’m more likely to prepare apple chicken sausage on a bed of arugula with a balsamic reduction. To each her own, right? 
As I’ve grown older, I’ve started to appreciate gourmet foods more. I’d say cooking is my biggest hobby. Currently I cook for two, myself and my very willing and appreciative boyfriend/culinary Guinea Pig (he’s an excellent dishwasher, as well). And if she’s lucky, the dog gets a scrap once in a while too. I hope to be able to share with you some of my favorite recipes, both gourmet and easy.
Enjoy!
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Greetings from SYR! Yum, from the looks of your pics you are on your way to being as good a cook as your mom (I worked w/ her & will miss her – happy retirement!). I love reading & cooking from food blogs and will add yours to my list! Good cooking/eating/blogging!
Thanks, Kathy! I can only hope to be, someday