Hi, I’m Amy. I’m an almost a 30 year-old living in Manhattan with my mischievous but adorable cat, L.C. (she was not named after Lauren on the Hills!…it stands for Lucky Charm)and now my boyfriend, fiancé Nate, too! I work in IT by day and cook out of my pint-sized kitchen new larger kitchen at night. It’s way easier than cooking in my old kitchen, but still messy, but I can’t bring myself to stop.
Me!
You might be wondering why I have an elephant as my logo. I’m not sure where it came from, but somehow elephants became a joke between my boyfriend fiancé and me. Plus elephants are adorable…and I made it pink! I mean seriously, do you have a better idea for a mascot? Also, I feel like an elephant in my kitchen. It’s so small that every time I move I bump into something, knock something over, or spill stuff all over the floor. When my kitchen has been cleaned a little, I’ll take a picture to show you it’s minuscule size.
*update: my kitchen is bigger now (pictures to come soon!), but compared to a house it’s still pretty small…it’s def still tough to make a 4 course meal in there.
Pumpkin pickin in the fall for carving!
In recent months, I’ve become addicted to reading both food and healthy living blogs! I love seeing pictures of what people cook/eat and hearing about their lives. I enjoy how they tell so much that I feel as if I really know them (should I be admitting that?).
"whatchu lookin at..."
I cook dinner almost every night for my hysterical fiancé, Nate, and bake him yummy, fattening desserts. Like most boys, he can eat whatever he wants (though this could be in part due to the fact that he runs marathons) and I love that I can sample new recipes and then give them away to him so I don’t end up eating them 
Nate cracking me up, as usual
I like to get creative outside the kitchen too. Although I don’t do it often, I love to draw/paint/crochet, and all sorts of other things. From time to time I may post about that too. I’m not exactly sure what this blog will be like yet, but here goes nothing…
I LOVE your blog. It’s so you and it’s got that adorable logo besides. I look forward to reading more about the elephant in the kitchen.
I just realized you live in the city! No wonder you were able to offer such a great suggestion. I spent 5 incredible years living there, I miss it sometimes.
Funny to think we could have bumped into each other last weekend! I replied to your comment on my post, but to answer your question – yes I went to City Bakery for hot chocolate! And I loved it, so THANK YOU
I agree with your mom, this blog is so you!! Looking foward to learning lots of new ideas:) I hope one day you have a huge kitchen of your dreams in PA lol:)
Hehe, me too! Then we can cook together!!!
I love your blog !! so pleased to fall across it. Manhattan, baking and cooking! I heart you like I heart the “I heart NY” t-shirt I’m wearing!
Any blog coming from the city that makes my heart pang, coupled with food has got to be a winner! Love it! I’m subscribing right now!
Wow, that’s quite a compliment! Thank you so much for stopping by and for the sweet words. I love having new subscribers…especially ones all the way from the UK! Welcome
Great blog you have here, Amy My first apartment had a pint-size kitchen so I feel your pain! Keep on cooking – and blogging!
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Amy,
I am a recent follower/fan of yours and saw your post where you showed some of your artwork. I am wondering if you would do a piece of my dog like the one you showed. it is a contemporary, four piece painting. I just loved it!
Thank you! Gina
Hi Gina! Wow, I’ve never been commissioned for a painting before! What kind of dog do you have? Why don’t you email me at amybroun@gmail.com and we can chat
I love your blog! I’m so glad I found it. I think elephants are so cute, esp pink ones.
Yay, thank you! I think pink elephants are adorable too
Hello, I have a quick question for you about your site. If you could please get back to me at your earliest convenience I would greatly appreciate it. Have a great day!
Thanks,
Dan Gilbert
Communications Coordinator
Primrose Schools
dgilbert@primroseschools.com
Love your blog! Your mom proudly shared it with me and I’m hooked. Hadn’t heard the engagement story and lived vicariously reading every word!
You look beautiful and happy with that radiant smile of yours.
I’m in for the recipes too and all your photos are delicious. Keep it up!
Hi Susan! Aw, thanks so much
Hi I have awarded you a very special prize
Come to this link to check it out: http://gobakeyourself.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/first-ever-blog-award-first-post-since-school/
Congrats
Choc Chip Uru
I nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger Award.
oh my goodness, thank you!!! I’ll go check out your post now