Howdy-do. I’m Alisa and I have a red headed toddler, a blonde headed baby, a sweet white dog and a rather amazing husband. I am a photographer on the weekend, but during the week, my love is in the kitchen, at the stove, sitting down to a meal together and watching my girls grow up. I live for those things and they enrich my life daily. I think food is so much more than nutrition – it’s the way we commune and feel comforted and recall wonderful memories with friends and family. I guess in my early thirties, I’d finally had enough of talking about things that didn’t really matter. So I started this blog.
The Family Meal 
Love your blog! Anyone with a red-headed baby girl is okay in my book (I was a red-headed baby girl as was my mom, and as is my oldest daughter). Thanks for your take on great food.
Hi there, I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! http://theimperfectkitchen.net/2013/11/29/versatile-blogger-award/
Well isn’t that flattering! Thank you so much! I don’t know 15 bloggers to nominate, or I’d join in the fun!
Alisa your blog is wonderful, the pictures are great and the recipes look delicious I have nominated your for the Liebster award, you can click here for more information: http://finallygettingtogether.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/liebster-award/
I saw above you did not have bloggers to nominate so do not feel obligated, I just wanted to nominate you:) Keep up the great blogging!
Hello there! Thank you so much – that is tremendously flattering! I’ll be sure and put your blog on my list to check out! I think I follow two whole blogs, ha! I’m bad at it, but I’m glad to have yours in the mix, now! Thank you, again!
I agree with everything you say. Cooking is about nurturing those we love. Emma.
Thank you for all your comments, Emma! Isn’t cooking an amazing opportunity for nurturing, communion and joy? I am happy you love it, too!
I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award. There are details here: https://quirkyandwonderful.wordpress.com/2015/08/25/the-liebster-award-go-meet-some-friends/
I’m so enjoying reading your blog!
~Katie