We haven’t been properly introduced…
How rude of me. I’ve never quite explained what Butter & Oil is all about.
Firstly, I’m Becca- Hi!
Secondly, this is not just another foodie blog (although I gawk at my fair share while surfing the interweb).
Butter & Oil is my way of exploring the origins of food and the people connected to said food. Over the past few years, I have looked into going back to school for a culinary degree. I sat in on some amazing classes, but I wasn’t inspired. I expected to be bursting at the seams at all the possibilities before me, but frankly I wasn’t. After a fair amount of ruminations and a ridiculous amount of foodie talk with friends I realized what I was missing… THE HOME! I’m a home body by nature.
I grew up watching my grandmother and mother cook for their families.
I would patiently cut cucumbers with my little hands and wash lettuce brought in from my grandfather’s garden for the evening meal. Now as an adult, cooking and feeding the ones that I love brings me an infinite amount of pleasure.
(Insert lightbulb here!)
I wanted to increase my culinary skills, but I didn’t want to lose the heart and intimacy that I have in my own kitchen. Butter & Oil is a documentation of my journey. I am going around the US of A, learning from real home cooks of all ages. Learning their techniques, their secrets and most importantly their stories.
Take a look, and see what sparks your interests.
Thanks so much for your time and feedback.
Best,
“Butter & Oil” Becca
