It's Easter--Time to Come Out

It may be that you live in the Syracuse area and already have an idea about who I am--I'm a bit of a public figure.

Or it may be that you're a regular or inquisitive reader of this blog and have read my profile. 

But for those of you who are still wondering--just who is this "Cookin' in the 'Cuse person?" I've decided that today, Easter Sunday 2006, is the day to come out of the closet as an Episcopal Priest.  Yes, that is my "day job" and my  night job, and my identity.

I've debated for awhile about how public to be about what I do and good blogging friends have helped me sort this out a bit.  My priesthood is a huge part of my identity but is not largely what this blog is about.  If you want to read about the "churchy" stuff you can check out my other blog.  But, of course, my spirituality, my motivation, and where I spend the larger part of my waking hours does come through from time to time on this blog.  For the longest time I had fears that if people knew what my life's work was, they might be dissuaded from reading.  Well, I'm over that.  I don't want to underestimate the great readers of this blog who no doubt keep coming back not only because of the food and the scene I document here but the perspective I bring to it as Jennifer. 

So to be more open about things I've added a photo on the upper left side bar which, on a more practical note, will also help dispel the notion that I'm a guy! 

I hope you'll keep reading.  There's lots more to chronicle about cookin' in the 'Cuse. Not the least of which is the Eat Local Challenge coming up next month.  In the meantime, having worked like crazy over the past few days I'm off to Boston for a few fun days with friends.  I hope to post from there but if not, I'll be back in a few days.

Cheers!

Jennifer BB

Comments

[melissa_cookingdiva]

Hola Jennifer! Greetings from Panama---Melissa

[Jennifer]

Melissa!!! Wow, I can't believe you read my blog! I'm such a fan of yours--thanks for posting a comment and saying hi!

[Tana]

I'll keep reading. You don't scare me!

: D

[melissa_cookingdiva]

Of course I read your blog :)

[Natalie]

always nice to get a glimpse of the person behind the blog ;o) happy easter!

[Jennifer Walters]

Yea! It's great to see you "at work!" I love your blog.

[David]

I was thinking about not reading your blog anymore, but it had nothing to do with who you are and what you do - it had to do with the fact that you're costing me money! (Pascale's, the Co-Op, Heamour Farms and we were going to go to Circa, but the phone number doesn't work....)

You keep writin', we'll keep reading!

[jen maiser]

hooray!

[Tana]

P.S. I forgot to tell you, I'm technically an Episcopalian. We always heard "Catholics that don't know Latin," but I think there is a wider gulf than that.

And not to impugn anyone with this admission, the first time I ever got high in my life was with my Episcopalian priest's wife. But they got divorced and she married the pot dealer.

You better laugh. This was thirty-some years ago!

Anyway, keep up the amazing and good work. You, and your blog inspire me in so many ways. (I love the collar and the apron. Heh.)

: D

[Lenn]

You're a priest AND a woman? That's it...I'm never reading this blog again ;)

To what degree we remain anonymous is something that we all, as bloggers, deal with at some point. Welcome to the front of your blog...great to put a picture with the writing.

And I was obviously joking...yours is one of my favorite NY food blogs!

[Diane]

Jennifer,

It has taken me a few days to catch up with past posts, but I am glad to see you!! I do not live anywhere near Syracuse, and in fact have never been there. I read you because I like the way you writenad what you write about. And knowing more about you will not stop me from reading you.

Diane from Nantucket

[Jennifer]

Wow! Thanks everyone for the encouraging comments. And thanks for the humor--Lenn and Tana you had me rolling! I really appreciate it.