"The Beauty of Life" is written and photographed by me, Michelle Stiles, "Lady Stiles." I am a 24 25 26 27 or something-year-old daughter of a busted up logger and a mother who loves fake mash potatoes and powered gravy. I am learning my way around the kitchen, clinking cake tins and getting flour on every surface imaginable, including my camera.
Some time ago I married a homesick Texan and have my work cut out for me. I was never comforted with chicken and dumplings before before meeting John. I channel his southern heritage into my Scandinavian background. I tend to shy away from fried crunchy pig thingies and he gags at the smell of pickled fish. We find balance.
I get all giddy at the thought of new things and am inspired by people, places and new tastes. At the end of the day I realize that food is a common experience, a necessity and a way to come together.
I started baking at a young age, making cookies, the insatiable interest of baking continues. This blog was created in 2008 to share my adventures in the kitchen, mostly baking, a little cooking when I get sugar headaches or when I run out of flour.
At the end of the day, it is the outdoor adventures that make me one hungry lady.
- What do you cook when home alone?
- salads
- Your most treasured kitchen possession:
- kitchen aid mixer
- The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
- 4
