My name is Jennifer. I am a Texas native, fiercely proud of my deep Southern heritage. And, like most Southerners, I love food. But, more importantly, I am fascinated by the history, tradition, and culture represented by the foods we eat. I am neither a history expert nor a professional chef. I am a wife and mom who loves to cook, and truly loves to learn. Diving into the details about the origins of food gives me a greater understanding of my place in the world and a profound feeling of my contribution to it when I cook.