Rachel's interview

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Interview by Lydia

We interviewed Rachel!

Hello Rachel, so tell us...

When did you begin your blog, and what inspired you to start it?

I began my blog last August. I love to bake, have since I was little. When I was in my twenties, my mom gave me her recipe box and over the years I have tried many of her recipes. That is what inspired me to start my blog. I thought maybe there would be others that would be interested in some of these classic recipes and also in the idea of tweaking those classic recipes to make them fit with the modern times. I also started the blog because I wanted to challenge myself to learn new recipes and techniques that I didn't know.

Has your blog evolved from when you started it?

I think that in the last year or so my blog has evolved from when I started it. I think that I am more comfortable as a blogger now then when I started. I feel that I have really found my voice.

How many hours per week do you spend on your blog?

Unfortunately, I have a fulltime job, so I don't get to spend as much time on it as I want. But I figure that I spend about five hours a week, sometimes more.

Are you involved in the blogging community - how do you attract new readers?

I am involved in two blog groups that mainly on Facebook. One is called Food Bloggers Network and the other is called Connecticut Bloggers. The latter is for all different types of bloggers that either live or write about Connecticut. I think that I have really gained more exposure with being involved with these groups but I have really found new readers and followers by using Twitter in addition to Facebook.

What is your earliest food memory?

Making chocolate chip cookies with my mom. I used to think that they were magic because they stayed chewy and gooey for days. Of course I now know the magic.

Which of your recipes would you suggest to readers for a perfect meal?

Well most of the recipes thus far on my site are deserts. I think that one of my favorite desserts is my peanut butter chocolate cupcakes. A fluffy chocolate cake with a peanut butter center topped with a creamy peanut butter buttercream. To get the full recipe, check it out on my blog at this link: http://bakersspoon.com/?p=442.

Is there any dish, ingredient or type of food you refuse to cook?

I don't really have any foods that I won't bake with.

Who are your culinary idols?

Alton Brown, Paul Hollywood, Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis I love that Alton takes and concentrates on the science of cooking and baking. I love Paul's techniques. Bobby and Giada both have great ways of combining flavors and explaining techniques.

What are your goals for your blog? Where would you like to see it in the next year? Five years?

My goal for the blog was to share my baking journey with others. My mom gave me her recipe box when I was in my twenties, in it has so many of the recipes that I grew up with. I want to master these favorite recipes and share with others. I also what to push myself to become a better baker and in the process share what I learn with others. I hope that my blog is not only a place to find a good recipe but also helps readers understand more about the science of baking.

Anything else you would like to share?

I want to thank in advance for the interest in my blog. I hope that those who come and check it out enjoy the journey that I am on. I hope that through the recipes that I share and the stories that I tell that I am able to bring joy to them.

Thank you Rachel for answering our questions and see you soon!
Published by Lydia - 07/28/2013

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