The Face Behind the Spoon
That would be my face, Jennifer Morgenthaler. Other names I am called? Jenny. Jen-Jen. Morgen-shorter. Mrs. M. Mrs. Morgenflower (as my kindergarten students say). I teach elementary school music by day. I help kids express themselves, create, and appreciate the things that make life more colorful. When I get home at night, I am exhausted! Sometimes the thought of cooking after a taxing day is a daunting prospect, but once I get into the kitchen, I start to mellow. It becomes my turn to express myself, create, and appreciate the power that good food has on my state of being.
The Regulars
Two personalities frequently grace my kitchen. Morgen-taller is my attractive food taster, copy editor, sous chef, technologist, oh, and husband. Morgen-shortest is the newest addition to the kitchen; a soft coated wheaten terrier. Mostly she resembles a muppet and entertains me as I cook.
It was very nice to meet you here in Morocco, Jennie ! i hope your enjoying your sejour and the whole Moroccan experience and food! too bad we didnt get chance to cook together…best
Imane
Imane, it was SO nice to meet you as well. I also wish that we had had a chance to cook together, and I’m really looking forward to trying some of your recipes!
Your blog is fantastic! Another thing we have in common – music and food! You’ve done a great job and I can’t wait to try your recipes! Hope your trip is fantastic! More recipe ideas……..
Ava
Hi Jenny,
Your blog is incredible! You are so talented! I think I should hire you to help me master the ways of the kitchen! I will definitely be sharing your blog with others!
Jenn
Jenny… You are truly amazing! I can’t wait for my husband to come home so I can show him all of the things on your blog that I need him to make for me! Ha! Terese
Thanks, Terese! That’s right, tell him to get cookin’!
Wow, Jenny! I knew you were musical, but I had no idea you were also such a talented photographer, cook, and writer. You are quite a lady! Thank you for sharing your talents with the world.
Sincerely,
Jamie
Thank you for all the nice words, Jamie! I think I’m blushing:)
You have a wheaten terrier?!?! I think they are the cutest dogs in the world! P.S. so glad I stumbled upon your blog!
Yes!!! I totally agree…Our wheaten Luca is pretty funny, and feisty as all get out! She’s lucky she’s so cute!
Jennifer-
Lovely blog and lovely photos:)
Great blog and great pictures! I was looking for your contact information. Do you have an email so that I can send a non-public message (I guess that would mean private, but I didn’t want it to sound suspicious!). I just wanted to ask you about your gluten-free recipes. Thanks!
Heather
Hi Heather! Thanks! Sure thing. My e-mail address is Spoonjenny(at)gmail.com.
Hey Jenny,
Too cute! Love your photos. I might look at things differently when I go to the grocery store now! I really like your dog pic with the marmalade. I’m not sure how sanitary it is, but it’s cute! Hey, who cares about sanitary, we work with small germy children! I might make my husband try some of your recipes and I can be the sous chef. I have my eye on that french toast!
Love,
Michelle B.
Jenny, Your father sent this to me and I have to say I am blown away. Your way with words makes a chore like cooking sound colorful and almost fun.
So with this said, I shall try a few of these and maybe my family will enjoy the dinner table a bit more than in the past.
I am the worlds worst cook….and I have learned to accept this title, but between you and I, I have always wanted to be more…..I try, only to come out with lots of hours of work and terrible food!!!
So, Thank You for the inspiration. I will continue to look forward to new yummy ideas.
Your Photography is incredible, I really see this becoming a best selling cookbook.
Sincerely, Ashlie Berry
Ashlie, I am so glad you are enjoying my blog and that you are feeling inspired! I hope that cooking will become less of a chore and that you will be proud of what you create in the kitchen. Thank you for sending me such kind words. It made my day!
I am so technically challenged – I don’t know how to send a message so will add my comments one of your ‘replys’ to another person’s comments!
You are one very talented lady and your charm and warmth are evident in your spoonwithme blog! I’m looking forward to keeping up with your new recipes and the lovely way you present them. Your photos are wonderful! I’m thanking your Aunt Karen in CA for putting this on FB! Good success to you!
Thanks Linda! I’m glad my aunt pointed you toward my blog. Happy cooking to you!
Jen-Jen I am so very happy to see the fruits and veggies of your labors! Your photography is beautiful and I can’t wait to try the recipes….Meyer Lemons are my favorites, we hope to plant a tree out here in sunny Temecula. I’ll enjoy trying the Little Jars of Sunshine recipe. So very proud of all you do and contribute to this world! Love you sweetie!
Hi Jennifer
I’m a friend of your mom-in-law who strongly suggested I brush up my culinary skills by reading your blogs. I have RSSed your site so I’ll never miss another wonderful idea—of which, there seem to be many!
My best to Morgen-taller, the media guru, and to you!
Doug
I’m honored to be on your RSS feed, and in your kitchen! Thanks!
Hi Jenny: This is your paternal grandmother’s sister-in-law also known as Maxine.
I’m going to alert my friends and relatives about your blog. It’s a joy to read.
Mary
Thanks Mary!