I still think that one of the pleasantest of all emotions is to know that I, with my brain and my hands, have nourished my beloved few, that I have concocted a stew or a story, a rarity or a plain dish, to sustain them truly against the hungers of the world. ~ MFK Fisher
Hello! I’m Hannah.
I was born in San Francisco, grew up in Berkeley, and lived in Princeton, NJ for a while. Growing up a stone’s throw from where Alice Waters, the Cheeseboard Collective, and the Berkeley Bowlers seeded their delicious revolution shaped my palate and my consciousness. Food justice and a healthy food supply are things we work for as a family. We love local, believe in organic, and are passionate about food. I make my kitchen choices with those feelings as my guide.
I grew up growing, cooking and eating real food with my family, or families really – my mom loved to grow vegetables and bake, my dad is a stickler for family dinner at the table every night, and my stepmom has a great reverence for tried-and-true recipes. Since I believe in eating food – real, natural, actual food – I am by default an avid home cook. Cooking with my little guys has become routine, in the wonderful kind of way, not the drudgery kind of way. We spend time together each day in our kitchen, and many of our best moments are happening there. So here is my story – part recipe journal, part scrap book, part family history chronicle and part cookbook exploration. I hope you will enjoy it all along with us!
Thanks so much for visiting – and please, say hi! I love comments. If you’d rather, you can also contact me directly at inheritthespoon[at]gmail[dot]com.
Please note that all of the work on Inherit the Spoon is shared under a Creative Commons License. All words and photographs are my own unless otherwise noted. I can’t imagine why anyone would want pictures of my dinner or my kids, but if you would like to use one of my photos, please ask me first. As long as you’re not using the photo for profit, you don’t alter it in any way, you attribute it to me and link back to Inherit the Spoon, I’ll almost always be happy and flattered that you are interested in sharing it.
Hannah…I’ve been reading, reading….you’re writing a book!!!! This is the first time I’ve read ANY of this. Very exciting, II wasn’t hungry when I sat down here at the computer but now i”m starved…so off to lunch. Will be watching Inherit the Spoon See you and/or talk soon. Linna
This is something long over due — a cooking blog that puts food and eating into a broader context of family, friends, generations. This blog envelopes the reader in warmth, and I don’t just mean from the oven. It is completely “feel good” while presenting ideas that are good for you. Thank you, Hannah, for doing this.
Wow, thanks JC. Mentoring me every step of the way :)
Hannah –
I knew you were amazing but this takes the cake. Your blog is such a wonderful escape and I am looking forward to following your journey. I jumped for joy when I realized I actually own Heidi Swanson’s cookbook – although mine has never been cracked open. Hopefully you will inspire me! Keep cooking with those little guys! We miss you!
Thanks Elizabeth! We miss you guys too. Hugs to the Clarkes :)
Hannah…..we both think that your blog is wonderful! We look forward to following it, to trying some of your recipes, and to sharing more time together here in our little corner of the world.
Thanks Ann! I think I could have written twenty posts about your magical home and the day I spent there … I had to restrain myself. Definitely looking forward to another visit someday … and tell Bob, I am searching for a link about Condors and lead bullets to share with readers here, if he happens to know of something I could point them to ….
Hi Hannah — I’ve been following your beautiful blog since Dan posted an entry on Fb, and today’s wedding photo tipped the scale and made me want to send a little fan mail. I’ve been a dear friend of Alma and Sonia’s Homma for a long time, fan of Katers since she was about 9, and adore and admire your brother. I’ve loved following you and your beautiful family through your writing and photos, and have even made a recipe or two! I hope some day our paths cross, but a huge thank you for now for this beautiful offering. I do hope you are looking at turning it into a book — save a copy for me!
Wow Linda thank you so much for your kind words. Homma and Kate and Sonia and Alma are some of the best women (and women-to-be) I know – you are in fine company!! And yes, if ever there is a book I promise to save you a copy. :)
Hannah, this blog is ridiculously lovely. Your boys are incredibly lucky to have so many wonderful experiences with food and family. What a wonderful gift you are giving them! I swear you are living scenes from All the World – one of my absolute favorites! I’m inspired and smiling. Thank you!!!
Sweet Dwyer! All the World is one of our favorites too, ever since you gave it to us :) I don’t know that I have ever seen you *not* smiling, but I’m glad that we’re adding to your joy. Happy new year!
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