I’m supposed to write a bit about myself to give you an inside view of “who is Rosanne”? Well, here goes…I am just your average mom. I’m married with two children, I work inside and outside the home and depending on the season, spend my time running to soccer, baseball, dance and/or hockey. Contrary to what most people think, there are times when I have my whole week of meals planned and then there is most of the time when I don’t know what’s for dinner until 4:30pm.

Let’s make one thing clear. I am not a certified chef. In fact, I’m not a chef by any definition. I’m just someone who has a passion for food and eating. Although I do not speak Italian, “mangia” is probably my favourite Italian word. Growing up in an Italian family and in the food business, you could say that as a Longo, having a passion for food is in my blood.

What I hope to accomplish through Everyday Adventures in Food: my goal is to share everyday, relatable stories and occasions (sometimes about food, sometimes not) and mostly with humour. I believe that it is truly the simple things in life that can bring the greatest source of happiness. Whether that be the taste of the first Honey Crisp apples of the season (a personal favourite) or the satisfaction of whipping together a meal in less than 30 minutes and having someone ask for seconds or how a simple gesture like throwing the kids jammies in the dryer before bedtime can positively change a routine and bring joy, it is these little things in life that bring a smile to my face.

I look forward to your feedback and hope that Everyday Adventures in Food brings a smile to your face.

Rosanne