Howdy! I’m Emily, and I’m stoked that you’re here.
Welcome to Emily Eats Things, where I’ll share with you my favorite recipes and musings. Food and drink rule my life, and I hope I can help you love them, too.
Let me take you on a trip down memory lane to my humble beginnings. (It’ll get sad for a minute, but don’t worry, it’ll get better right after.) I started cooking in 2015 to get healthier and save money. A junior at Michigan State University, I had just moved into my first apartment. I was working 40 hours a week at a miserable job that was supposed to be part time, scraping by with rent and living expenses, talking to almost no one, and attempting to balance a full credit load. By the middle of the year, none of my clothes fit, I had no energy, and I was so anxious and depressed I could hardly get to class. I knew I had to make a change.
I started cooking my own meals for the first time, rather than opting for fast-food and takeout from work. And while I expected to be exhausted each time I set foot in the kitchen, I found that I instead felt energized and inspired. What I didn’t know was that my newfound hobby would soon become the driving force behind everything I do.
Forgive me for being clichéd, but cooking changed my life. It made me healthier, it made me happier, and it made me feel so much more connected with the world around me. My love for honest food is boundless, and it’s growing every day. I hope I can share some of that same love with you here on Emily Eats Things. So here’s to fresh starts and delicious beginnings of all kinds. Cheers!
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