Friday Foodie – Heather of All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
This is going to be the last Friday Foodie for a while. I am putting the series on a hiatus so that I can keep content fresh, interest high and readers happy. I cannot think of a better food blogger to end this season of interviews with than Heather of All Roads Lead to the Kitchen.
I love her blog, I love her style. Her Instagram and Facebook photos slay me. Not only does Heather cook great looking food, she works with small-batch alcohols to make amazing cocktails, she mixes in movie themes (which as a movie buff I love) and creates themed weeks that will have you weak in the knees…if I still recovering from Wing Week!
Let’s meet Heather!
[1] Have you always been a foodie, or is that something's you grew into?
I've always liked to eat, and I've always found comfort in the kitchen. I enjoy the sensory experiences that accompany food and cooking, as well as the history, culture, and tradition that influence any given dish. I've always liked to know the “why” and the “how”. So, even though foodie is such a broad term, I'll have to answer yes. I've always looked at food as more than a means to a full stomach.
[2] How and why did you begin your blog?
I started my blog in February of 2009. I'd been working in restaurants for nine years at that point, and the hours were just too demanding with little kids at home. I started blogging as a way to explore food further, develop my writing and photography skills, and be an all-around creative outlet. I recently celebrated my sixth year of blogging, and remade the very first dish I ever shared on my blog, Manhattan Clam Chowder.
[3] What’s your favorite thing to make/cook?
Oh boy, this really depends on my mood. Let's just say that one of my favorite things to make is homemade bread. The process of kneading is very therapeutic, the smell of bread baking is pretty much one of the best smells in the universe, and the final product…well…
[4] What is your favorite thing to eat?
This is another hard one. I have lots of favorites. I'll give you a top 3 (but don't hold me to it):
1. A good steak cooked to medium and smothered in Béarnaise Sauce
2. Chilaquiles
3. Roasted garlic on top of baked brie with a loaf of crusty bread and a bottle of white wine
[5] What is your comfort food?
Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken a la King, Chicken Noodle Soup, or roasted chicken. Hmmm…apparently I have a theme to my comfort.
[6] Describe your perfect food day?
Something involving travel, culture, and history. I like a bit of learning with my eating—something to take home and draw inspiration from later, in my own kitchen.
[7] What are three other blogs that inspire you?
1. Joy the Baker. She’s one of the first 3 blogs I read before starting my own. I love that she lets us into her life, and that her photos, though styled and beautiful, still feel accessible.
2. Nutmeg Nanny. Brandy is funny, personable, and she can cook the shit out of some food. I always leave her blog hungry. Plus, I love her photography style; it’s bold and the food plays the lead role.
3. Life’s A Feast. If I ever need writing inspiration, I can find it from Jamie, either here or at her other collaboration blog, Plated Stories.
[8] Do you have advice for bloggers just starting out?
Don’t try to be anybody other than yourself. Your voice, your point of view, your “youness” is what will make you and in turn, your readers, happy with your space.
Thanks Heather!
Keep up with Heather’s tasty tidbits on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest and of course by visiting All Roads Lead to the Kitchen.
How about you? What would you like to ask Heather?
I feel so honored to be closing out this season of Friday Foodie! Thank you so much for your kind words, Andi…and for featuring me as part of this delicious and fun series. 🙂
@Heather, the honor was mine to have you!
Ive loved these posts, but I totally get the need to be refreshed and inspired. Cant wait for whats next
She makes her food pics sooo beautiful!! Following her on Instagram now 🙂
Thank you so much, it’s great to connect with you on Instagram 🙂
beautiful pics
Thank you Krystel. 🙂
Always so good photos in your food bloggers posts!
What a great choice! I luuurve Heather’s blog! This was a lovely peek into Heather’s experience as a blogger.
Hi Karen {waving}!!!
She is the bomb thanks for sharing
Awwww, that just made my day :). Thanks!
What a great interview and always enjoy learning something new about fellow bloggers! Sharing!
Nice to meet you Heather. I’ve asked the hubs to get me a bread maker…I would love to bake my own bread!
Thanks Corina! I hope you get your breadmaker, they come in very handy. I have a really old one that was my moms once upon a time, but it still works! 🙂
I love posts like this and getting to know other bloggers. Thank you! You’re doing a great job.
I have to agree that a great steak is the way to my heart!!
Great interview & her food looks amazing!
Wow, the chowder looks delicious!
I loved reading this interview!! Great images – now I am starving!! 🙂
I’ve never heard of girl chef but now I’m totally obsessed with her blog!! Since you won’t have any new Foodie Fridays for a while, I’m going to have to go backstalk your old ones!
That is so nice of you to say! 🙂
She is very interesting. Wish I was a better cook.
yummy food Heather! Nice to meet you! 🙂
Thanks Ayesha! 🙂
Yum! Great photos and post.Thank you
I have loved Heather’s blog ever since you posted about her a few years ago. That gypsy wagon header calls to me. =) Beautiful post. I am always amazed by the number of sophisticated food and travel bloggers who list some kind of bread with butter or wine as their ultimate favorite dish. I like to knead, too.
Always nice to meet a fellow gypsy soul! Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
Everything is so pretty. I love making homemade bread as well, along with mac and cheese baked of course.
I’ll have to read her blog, I also love the smell of baking bread and garlic. Mmm, garlic.