INTRODUCTION TO DROOL

Hello DROOLERS!
I have no idea where to start with this. Trying to set it up proved a bit challenging, since I have not been much of a blog watcher myself. I have no point of reference.

After much encouragement from friends to start a food blog, I've decided now is the time. However, I don't see myself as an expert on food, and I don't know if I have the gumption or ambition at this point to do a food and recipe only blog.

Here is how I see it: Food and cooking is a way to get me writing and sharing stories and photographs, which is what I love to do. Yes, I do love cooking and experimenting and sharing knowledge, but at times I've been angry at food. You know, I've used it for something other than nourishment. I know, I know, it's misplaced anger. Ha!
Yes, this blog will also be therapy in case you hadn't guessed. I invite your comments and insights! Hopefully I will not be the only one who feels better after a D.R.O.O.L. session. Not to worry, I'm planning on having tons of fun!

Now for the name D.R.O.O.L. Some of you already know how this came about. It was a Facebook status, you know the kind, 'Hey everyone, what should I name my food blog?' I had lots of fine suggestions, like "dori's stories", "dori's delicious dishes" etc. But then Donna A. came up with DROOL: Dori's Recipes Ooh Ooh La. I thought she was onto something there! I liked it because it was humorous and maybe would indicate that I don't take myself too seriously. I fudged the words a little to fit my intentions. It goes like this: Dori's Recipes and Observations On Life. Cool right? Yeah, I thought so too.

So yes, I will be doing food and recipes, along with photos where possible. I know that writing will spark memories, stories, thoughts, feelings and observations (and laughs) I will want to share.
I have a huge collection of photos which I adore. Many are old family photos, and some are my own work. I hope to weave stories through the photos and recipes. Now if I can just figure out how to use this site, we'll be in business.

Thanks for reading. I hope this will be the start of something good.

dori*