My name is Kelly, and this is my website.
As much as I can say that I’m extremely fortunate to live in San Diego, CA, where the sun really does shine nearly every single day of the year, I can often be found in front of my Mac doing something related to Sass & Veracity. Whether it’s writing, editing photos, making adjustments to the theme (and pretending I know only a bit more than nothing about CSS), responding to comments, or searching for new recipes to sample, it fills my days far more than I ever imagined.
An educator by profession with a 20-year career as an elementary teacher and middle school English teacher, I spent the latter years of my career as a a school principal.
I love to cook. I love to cook everything — not just fluffy sweet treats with swirly tops, or creamy desserts that decadently temp you long after you’ve eaten your fill at dinner, but succulent savory dishes as well; dishes with meat, and without meat; dishes full of brightly colored vegetables with flavor you’ll never enjoy if they’re slathered in butter or floating in cheese sauce. I also enjoy cooking for large groups of people — and most of the time, from recipes I’ve never tried before. In that regard, I’m lucky to have indulgent family and friends who don’t mind sampling whatever comes out of my kitchen.
My first string taste-testers are my husband and son. They are quite used to rarely eating the same meal twice in one month, yet never complain. They happily sample it all, and when asked, are able to provide succinct information about why they enjoyed whatever I’ve prepared, or not. If I’m very lucky, my two older sons will show up occasionally to take advantage of a free meal.
It’s all about food all day, and if I had anyone to blame it would be my mother, who taught me to cook when I was eight years old…
She likes my muffins.
… and a famous fictitious woman whose cookbook my mother happened to own. I think it was the only one my mother owned, but it was enough to ignite a flame in my life. I can’t say that it explains why I own the number of cookbooks I do, but that’s another story.
My Mom's Cookbook
Thanks very much for visiting Sass & Veracity. Yes, it’s a hobby, but it would never be as rewarding without your company.
About my content and photographs… I’ve never felt the need to mention this until recently so I’ll make it very short. My work here (and that’s what it is — time consuming, sometimes costly work…) is copyrighted. The writing, the photographs — everything. If I’ve been influenced by someone’s work, I give them credit. They’re either mentioned by name with a link to their site and/or the recipe specifically. Additionally, I leave a comment on their post to let them know how they’ve influenced me and to say thanks. I make the assumption that they work hard as well, and might appreciate the feedback. When I’ve been asked to share my photographs, I have never declined. I’ve only expected that my name and or site is visibly linked with the photograph and I know that’s a reasonable expectation. If you’d like more information on copyrighting in general, you can get it at the U.S. Copyright Office.
I think my mother had the exact same cookbook. I distinctly remember that popover on the aqua plate. In fact, I’m sure I made that recipe as a kid. Thanks for the memories.
I love visiting your blog. I don’t always have time to create such wonderful recipes…but you certainly compel me to try them every now and then!
I stumbled on your blog when I was looking for information about pea sprouts. It’s lovely, but the ABOUT section doesn’t really tell me anything about you. What is the sunny, beautiful city you live in? Are you a professional cook or photographer? What is the origin of your “fat-free opinions”? Etc. etc. – would love to know more about the writer – it helps the reader appreciate the blog.
Many thanks,
Ilene