another change. . .

Since I've been bored back in Canada impatiently awaiting my return to NC, I've decided I want to attempt to keep this blog even more simple.

I changed the name to "wine and steez" from "kimtendo". I just didn't feel like havin my name as part of the url. I laughed when I thought of it. It's a nice 'n cornbally play on the phrase "wine and cheese" - two of my favs. ha. I kept the apple tree part cause that was Chris' genius behind that. (:

I don't wanna put too much personal biz up here and want to keep it more food related (with recipes, pics, restaurant reviews) and maybe throw in some other cool stuff when I feel like it.

I'd like to figure out how to personalize the look of my blog more..like have a cool background...but im not as internet savvy as I thought. Oh well. It'll come!

But allow me to reintroduce myself. . . .

It seems like lately, food has become a trend. More people have all of a sudden taken up new hobbies from cooking, baking and being foodies. That's great. What's wrong with taking up new interests? Nothing. But food for me has been a true passion since I was a kid. When people were watching cartoons and playing outside, I was watching The Frugal Gourmet, Julia Child, Yan Can Cook and The Galloping Gourmet. I was in the kitchen watching my mom and my grandmothers cook and bake filipino food. As I got older and got my hands on my own ingredients, my own kitchen, tools, money to go out to new restaurants, etc..I really started to appreciate this art, this culture even more.
Food is so universal. Nothing goes better with good conversation and great company than a good glass of wine paired with an amazing meal. What soothes the soul and brings a smile to your face after you've had a bad day? A comforting dessert. Duh!
Little beats the great satisfaction I feel when I've prepared a dish to share with people I love!

When it comes to my "steez", my style..well, I've been blessed to have people in my life who have really shown me so much of what the world has to offer. I've learned to appreciate life and love...love. From travelling, to food, to fashion, kicks, music, relationships and everything else in between, it's my AMAZING family and friends that have helped shape who I am and what I'm about. Their influences encouraged me to really explore life and all things around me. I'm a fucking lucky girl so when I go on and on about my family, sister, friends, cousins, boyfriend, boyfriend's family, etc, etc, etc...it's cause they all make me absolutely proud. FOR REAL. I know without a doubt in my mind I have THE dopest people in my life. It's true. Please believe!