Hello, and welcome to The Sum of Yum! My name is Christi and I am so excited to share all of my food creations and tips on finding “the sum” of all things yummy! For as long as I can remember, I have had a genuine appreciation for a good meal. I actually love food, but only good food. I love making it, talking about it, taking pictures of it and most importantly… eating it!
I am also the mother of the most amazing little girl! She is so easy and laid back in almost every way… except for one thing. My daughter could possibly be the pickiest eater on the planet, no joke. She really keeps me on my toes when it comes to making healthy food that she thinks is tasty! However, she is definitely worth all the effort. Nothing puts a smile on my face the way she does!
My love and appreciation of good food have led me to create this website, The Sum of Yum. I will be sharing some of my favorite recipes and things that I have learned over the years. I will also be sharing my new “findings” as I create them. What you put into your body is important, so I try to be health conscious as much as I can. You know the old saying, “you are what you eat”. My goal is to create recipes that are at least somewhat healthy without sacrificing flavor. Eat well, be well. That is why I try to use organic ingredients whenever possible. I feel very strongly about this when it comes to my daughter. I also like to keep things as simple as possible. I don’t believe you have to slave over something in order for it to be delicious. Just fresh ingredients with a dash of creativity!
I also love to travel! Exploring new things is one of my greatest joys, even if it’s not that great, it’s still an adventure! I find that when I am not able to physically travel somewhere, food can transport me to a different place. Maybe I’ll make a pasta dish reminiscent of something I once had in Italy. Or maybe I’ll try something new, like Indian cuisine, and I get a little taste of a place that I have never been. There are so many flavors to enjoy, why not explore them all. Since I do consider myself a “food explorer”, I hope you will join me on my “food adventures”. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions.
Please check out The Scoop for all of my latest recipes, info, and tips! You can also browse or search my recipe index to find something specific. I would love for you to stop by and say hi if you are on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest or Yummly. I will respond to any recipe questions in the comment sections at the bottom of each post ASAP. If you want to contact me regarding anything else, including work collaborations, just send me an email or a note via my contact page.
Thank you for visiting my site, I truly hope you enjoy it!
~Christi
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