The other day I was contacted by a new reader who had a bunch of questions for me re: IGE. As I was typing the answers to a few questions out, I decided, hey, why not share with everyone?
And so…20 questions with IGE:
1. What type of work do you do? I work in the marketing department at a history museum. I design collateral pieces, event posters, update our website, oversee social media efforts and do pretty anything else that needs done. “Marketing” is code for “we do it all!”
2. Do you have any children or pets? No, and no.
3. What are the kitchen gadgets, tools, or appliances that you couldn’t live without? Here is a list of my must have kitchen items.
4. Where did you get your tofu press? I have a TofuXPress tofu press.
5. Were you raised on healthy eating & exercise or did you develop this as an adult? Absolutely. Growing up, my Mom had a healthy, home-cooked meal on the table every night at 5:30pm, and if I wasn’t sleeping, eating, or in school I was usually dancing, which kept me very active!
6. Are you the saver and bill-payer in your house or is your husband on board, too? I run the finances as far as paying bills, etc., but Ben and I have the same views on saving for our future, as we’d both like to retire young and move to the Amalfi Coast. :D
7. How long have you been married? 3 years last April, and counting!
8. How old are you? 27. Soon to be 28. Sickening.
9. What brand of pots and pans do you use? I use Calphalon pots and pans, although I have a small skillet from Target that I use for eggs. It’s cheap and thin which makes it heat up quickly and seems to cook them perfectly!
10. Do you count calories? Sometimes. I like Livestrong’s Daily Plate tool for tracking calories in and exercise calories out.
11. Do you ever drink soda? Nope.
12. What kind of tea do you buy? Blech, I hate tea! I will make an exception for Trader Joe’s Vanilla Cinnamon Black Tea, though. It’s delightful!
13. Do you hate washing dishes? Absolutely. In fact, I was banned from washing dishes when I was growing up. Between my two brothers and I, we each had to pick from either clearing the table, washing the dishes or loading the dishwasher after dinner every night. I backed up the sink trying to stuff too much food down the disposal one too many times, and was only allowed to clear the table or load the dishwasher after that. MUCH easier tasks, if you ask me! ;)
14. Do you hate the clean-up after cooking? I am a very messy cook, so yes, yes I do.
15. Are you a Type A, B, C, or D personality or a combination of? Total control/clean freak, anal Type A personality here. I’m fun. :)
16. What are your thoughts on wasting food? (Are you a member of the Clean Your Plate Club?) Card-carrying member of the clean your plate club here! However I don’t think there’s any point in cleaning your plate if you took too much food and are full before your plate is clear. I use salad-sized plates to avoid this problem!
17. What do you keep on your kitchen counters? Keurig, utensil holder, toaster, knife block, microwave, paper-towel dispenser, banana hanger/fruit basket, TV, food scale!
18. Do you favor a certain brand of spices? Do you have a large assortment of spices? I usually buy Tone’s spices, and have near insane amounts of them.
19. Do you have dessert every day? Oh yes. Every day.
20. Do you have certain skin care and hair care products that you swear by? I usually buy whatever shampoo/conditioner is on sale at the store – making sure to get the volumizing formula of whatever it is.
Here’s my skin routine. Although now that it’s summer, and my skin isn’t as dry aka I breakout less, I’ve swapped the salicylic acid based Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer for Oil of Olay Total Effects Fragrance-Free Daily Moisturizer in the morning. It feels like silk.
I also now use Oil of Olay Total Effects Eye Transforming Cream twice a day. Three cheers for anti-aging!
So there you have it – 20 things you now know about me! Want to know anything else? Just ask. :)
Kelsey 06.17.2011
I FULLY support eating dessert every day!!
Cody Christopher 06.17.2011
What do you keep on your kitchen counters?
I try to keep stuff on my counter to a minimum, however, insist the following stay:
Kitchenaid mixer
recipe box
salt
pepper
balsamic
olive oil
knife block
kosher salt
utensil crock
my fav. cook books
and….a toaster!
Katie R 06.17.2011
Q – What are the kitchen gadgets, tools, or appliances that you couldn’t live without?
A – my bread machine – I began making my own bread with a bread machine about 4 years ago, and I’ll never go back to buying store bread. My homemade bread is amazing — nutritious, tasty, and economical — and using the bread machine means that only ~10 minutes of my time are required to make a delicious loaf.
Kristin from MN 06.17.2011
I use Pampered Chef brand pots and pans and I love them so much! They heat up quickly, are easy to clean, and seem to be super sturdy!
Jenn 06.17.2011
I have a dessert everyday! I AM healthy too. I believe in balance and fully enjoying life :)
Darcy 06.17.2011
Things on my kitchen counter/island: fruit/veggies basket, Tassimo coffee maker, kitchenaid stand mixer, EVOO/vinegar jars, napkins basket, spice rack, knife block, canisters
Jamie 06.17.2011
I so enjoy your information. I don’t have a bunch of time (with three kids) but made the chocolate PB dessert thing last weekend. Super YummO!
I’ve been married 10 1/2 years and think about retirement some. Maybe visit some extra-va-gent places but will probably retire in Iowa.
Jamie
Kelli Ortiz 06.17.2011
I am currently 37 years old; I will turn 38 in less than a month! “Rejoice in thy youth…” :)
Annamaria 06.17.2011
I always have desert- in many forms!! Always on hand is Greek yogurt with honey and fresh fruit, dark chocolate covered strawberries, Ecuadorian chocolate or chocolate pudding…. I’m a chocolate person ;)
Tara 06.17.2011
Dirty dishes are my arch nemisis!
Melissa 06.17.2011
I hate clean up after cooking. I tend to cook all over the kitchen….
SW 06.17.2011
15. Are you a Type A, B, C, or D personality or a combination of?
I’m also a Type A person, but not when it comes to cleanliness. My room is an absolute nightmare. I’ve dropped things that have rolled under my bed or dresser, never to be seen again. I have to have control over everything, though. My way or the highway!
Courtney 06.17.2011
I am at the ripe ol age of 23! Haha about the rabbits! I’m the same about birds!
The bars look yummy!
Liz 06.17.2011
I hate doing any chores but out of all of them I think i enjoy washing dishes the best. I like seeing the pile of dishes dwindle. Makes me feel good!
julie o. 06.17.2011
I love to cook!! We have 6 children and while they are such a blessing, as they will eat anything I prepare…..cleaning up almost did me in!! About 2 years ago my AWESOME husband decided that he would clean up the kitchen every night!!! PTL!! I can honestly say that he cleans everything SPOTLESS!! I am so grateful, and I have finally have longer nails!!
Lisa 06.17.2011
I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now and I just LOVE it! I’m also an Iowa girl – and I love reading all the stuff you write about the area and seeing your pictures. I always try to figure out where a particular place is. :) Don’t you just LOVE that we have a TJ’s? Can’t wait for Whole Foods to get here!!!! Anywhoo – my question/answer……
What kind of tea do you buy? I also am NOT a tea drinker (well, hot tea anyway) I do love iced tea and my newest obsession is iced Passion Tea from Starbucks (unsweetened of course!) (which isn’t really even tea but an Herbal Infusion???) but it’s made my Tazo and I picked up a box at Target to make at home. Yum Yum Yum!!!!
Love IGE!!!!!
Lisa
Jess 06.17.2011
Yes, I drink pop :) I love an ice cold Mt. Dew. Diet does not taste right to me!
Sweet B 06.17.2011
Do you have any kids or pets?
No kids yet….soon I hope.
Two dogs a Yorkie and Rottie
Stephanie I 06.17.2011
Do you hate washing dishes?
Yes! I despise it almost as much as laundry. Hence, dishes has been added to my 9 year old child’s chore list. Crisis solved!
Ashley 06.17.2011
Children or pets? No to both. And I’m pretty sure I’m the only married gal I know who isn’t gaga for babies yet. Married 5 yrs and loving every second.