About
Welcome to my food journal. My name is Tina. I am an enthusiastic home-cook who has been in love with “the art of cooking” since I can remember.
I was fortunate to have a mother who was not only an artist on canvas but also on the plate. Mom’s creative influence lead me on a journey that brought me here . My formal background is as a commercial interior designer. Informally, I am a professional volunteer! Currently, I am involved with Common Threads, an organization devoted to teaching children in under-served communities how to cook wholesome, healthy meals in professional led, curriculum-based after-school programs.
I started this home-grown blog to honor not only my love of simple entertaining but to log my recipes and presentation ideas. Now that my kids (Laura and Scott) are of cooking age they often call for the family favorites and menu ideas. Well, here they are!!
I live in Chicago with my husband, best friend, biggest fan, and sous chef (aka dishwasher) Randy!
I LOVE your website, Tina!! I look forward to more from you and am definately going to try your recipes!!!! Well done!!! Judy
Tina… WONDERFUL! So happy to see you off to a great start — we’ll be watching.
Nice intro, Tina! The site looks fabulous. Can’t wait to see it “sprout”!!!
Very excited and ready to tackle your recipes! Not only are you stunning, you seem to bring your beauty to the plate and the palate. BRAVO goat girl
You put class and great style into everything you do Tina and this is yet another of your exquisite entries. Rock on girl.
Tina, I love your blog. The Gazpacho looks so good – I can’t wait to see more.
Tina – This is a fabulous display of your passion for healthy and stylish eating. So proud of what you have put together here for our benefit. I am especially proud of all you are doing with the children at Common Threads! You go Girl!!!
Tina, Congratulations on your launch of this fabulous site!!!! I LOVE the step by step photos for the scallop recipe! Can’t wait to make the wheat berry salad recipe to share with my neighbours tonight. P.S. Can I borrow Randy?
Amazing! We all get our artistic talents from Mom, but you shine so, in this arena. So excited about this site Tina. Can’t wait to pass it along to the east coasters. Congrats..
Tina,
I love having such talented and creative friends, who also share a love for food and entertaining! We will religiously follow shreddedsprout! xxoo
Hi Tina,
One more Barb to add her kudos to you! Brian Berley tipped me off (via Facebook) and I just love your blog and recipes. Congrats! from Geoff Hansen & Barb Brabec
Tina I love your blog. It is such a beautiful expression of all your creative talents, not to mention the food is out of this world! I am so proud of you..Marlene
Hi! I love your blog and nominated you for a Liebster Award! Please check http://suckitupnotin.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/i-got-a-liebster-award/
Thanks Caddie!
I will check out the site and get back to you.
Hi Tina, I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award.
http://unihomemaker.com/2012/12/05/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
All the best,
Anne
Great blog Tina!! I am now a “follower”. Great chatting with you yesterday!
Julie
Thanks Julie!
Just joined your blog and can’t wait to see what’s “cookin”. I am an amateur foodie too. It took me awhile to get on board, but I am excited to see what you are up to.