This blog is somewhat of a time capsule of my life. I first started it in 2008 when I was 13 years-old (honestly, what 13-year-old knows anything about cooking?). Then when I was in high school and early college I really started blogging, and even wrote a cookbook inspired by this blog. However, life happened and the blog sat abandoned for 3 years.
Now it’s 2017, I am 23, and this blog is in the middle of a revival. I just moved from my childhood home in the woods of Oregon, to San Diego, CA. I graduated from University and almost instantly moved, with so much change in such a short amount of time I found one thing in my life was consistent: cooking. Encouraged by family and friends to start blogging again and I decided I should just go for it.
I hope you enjoy the recipes you find here, they come from my heart and are things I would want to share with you if we were friends in real life (and if we are friends in real life, I may have shared them with you).
Madey Edlin
madelyn.edlin@gmail.com
503-382-7808
Madey Edlin 
ADORE your pictures! Big fan of photography! Wish I was better with it! 🙂
Thanks so much! Your blog is super fun, i enjoyed looking at it!
A very nice language of pictures to define the time and life
Just found your blog and I am an instant fan:) beautiful photos, beautiful words!
I’m so glad I found your blog! You capture all the beauty and perfection that makes Portland splendid and wonderful! Perfect for when I’m feeling homesick. Thank you 😀
Aw I’m glad you like it! Did you move away from wonderful Portland? It’s such a magical wonderful little city.
I did, I had to move back to NY because I got sick. I miss Portland something terrible!
hey, madey am sooo loving ur blog, i really do love photography….great work u’ve got here…
Thank you!! You’re so encouraging!
your welcome!!!….. 🙂
Hey there! I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog, so I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. Check it out:
http://bestintentionsmom.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/one-lovely-blog-award/
Chi
THANK YOU! I am honored that you would consider my blog! Thanks for reading!
I hope you don’t mind but I nominated you for the Sunshine Award! http://theartistmakena.com/2012/07/05/sun-shining-with-the-sunshine-award/
Stay Awesome,
Makena
Of course I don’t mind! THANK YOU!!!
What a simply beautiful blog and photos. I saw your guest post on Nourishing Gourmet and clicked on over because I was inspired that you are only 18 years old and so ambitious. I thought to myself…”I wonder if she was homeschooled?”. We just started homeschooling my oldest son (11 years old) and this is the reason why we are doing it. Innovation, freedom to create, and time to dream! Congratulations to you for living out loud and following your passion.
PS- I love to cook and will try your chocolate mousse very soon.
PSS – love, love, love your Rome pics, it is a fabulous city and amazing country
Hey! Thanks for clicking the link on The Nourishing Gourmet! I totally agree with homeschooling as a way to enable kids to be free and innovative. It has allowed me to travel, and pursue my dreams (writing a cookbook). I encourage you in your homeschooling endeavors! In the long run your son will think you! 🙂
And, do try the mousse, it’s very good 🙂
Just found your blog! I’m 16, and was pleased to find that you are a young photographer like me.
Would you mind telling me camera you use?
Ps. Yes, I am homeschooled
Hello! Thanks for visiting! I use a Canon 50D 🙂
Thanks!
Stumble on your blog and Love it ! Hope you find my fashion taste great as well .
Such a big talent! Keep going 😉
Madey your blog looks really nice! I look forward to following you 🙂
Thanks so much, April!
Hey Madey! I just wanted to say that I love your blog and your food photography you take beautiful photos. It fun to see what other local food bloggers are up too. I hope you are having a great day!
I love your blog….I’m also a young food blogger from portland OR!!!!!!