Welcome to Picky Palate! I’m Jenny, the girl behind the computer and camera who spends lots of time in the kitchen loving every minute of it!

I am an on the go stay at home mom to two little boys with picky little palates, a wife to my high school sweetie of 12 years, and a retired (for now) dental hygienist. Phew that was a mouthful.

My love of cooking didn’t get started until my husband and I got our first home back in 2001, where I realized I didn’t have the foggiest idea of what to do in my new kitchen! That led me to read countless cookbooks and watch cooking show after cooking show on Food Network. In all of my experimenting and studying, I found my real passion which is creating and writing my own recipes. In 2004 I started entering cooking competitions on a whim and had a blast competing in competitions of all kinds for a few years.

Picky Palate started as just a baby late 2007 and has grown to be more fun than I had imagined. This is a place where I share not only recipes for the kids picky palates but for adults too. I love writing family friendly recipes since this is the phase of life I’m in right now. I know how boring the same dinners can get week after week, so it is my goal to provide new and exciting dishes to bring to your kitchen tables. You’ll also find family friendly reviews and giveaways.  Thanks for visiting, hope you’ll come back soon!

FAQ

1.  How do you stay so thin with all the cooking and baking you do?

Laughing inside…You haven’t seen me in person   I try to exercise 3-5 times a week and I give most of my baked goods to hubby’s co-workers and our neighbors.

2. Do you take your own photography?  What kind of camera do you use?

Yes, I take all of my own photography.  When I first started in late 2007 I used the Canon Powershot S5IS.  I actually still love it, it’s great if you are just starting out and has an incredible macro for getting those close up shots of your food.  In between I used the Canon Rebel XSI SLR camera with the 1.8 50mm lens.   As of February 2010 I am using the Canon 50D with the 1.4 50mm lens.  I told my husband I think I’m in love with my new camera!  It is incredible

3.  Will you review my product and host a giveaway for me?

Email me and let me know what kind of product you would like me to review.  I only review a product if I try it myself and it pertains to my readers.  I generally will only review your product if you offer a giveaway to my readers

4.  Can I post your recipe on my blog and use your photographs?

I love when you share my recipes and photographs on your blogs/websites, just please mention that they are my recipes and photographs along with my link.  I work hard on each and every post I do, so please be considerate

5.  Was that you I saw competing on Food Network?

Sure was   For a few years, I had a blast competing in cooking contests of all kinds and some were even shown on Food Network (Build a Better Burger, Ultimate Recipe Showdown and The Pillsbury Bake-Off).  Check out some of my favorite cooking wins HERE.