Introduction

I am not a self-proclaimed blogger and I am definitely not a self-proclaimed chef (even though my darling husband tells me otherwise). But here it is, my cooking blog. I wanted a place to document all of my meals. Okay, maybe not all of my meals, but at least the ones deserving of an accolade. I am kind if new at this and I figured a little documentary never hurt anyone. I also wanted a place where all of you experimental chefs out there could see you are not alone. I did not grow up in the kitchen. I was never eager to assist my mother with preparing dinner for our family. But they say marriage changes everything, and with my marriage not only did I become a wife, I became a cook in the kitchen!

I've named myself "Schell's Kitchen," sort of like Hell's Kitchen; the reality television cooking competition. It sounded appropriate as I compete against myself every time I make a new meal. And who doesn't want to be the star of their own reality TV show? 

I get my inspiration from several different sources. If any of the pictures look enticing, just ask! I will post each week's menu on Sunday. I will post tips and tools of the novice trade weekly in the "Wednesday's Words" segment. And those portraits I take before I let that husband of mine dig in? Well, I will do a week in review on Fridays to show you just how good (or bad!) the week ended while you enjoy your cup o' joe, thanking your lucky stars it's the weekend!

Don't forget to check back on Sunday!