Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Moms is not just a blog Jane Doiron writes, it is also the title of her brand new cookbook! Released earlier this month, it is a dream come true for this Massachusetts mother and second grade elementary school teacher. Being a busy mom herself has given her all the inspiration she needed to develop her delicious ideas into a beautifully bound, carry-along book, that also invites its reader to turn the pages, and discover new meals to prepare. Overnight Pancake Mix, Seafood Quiche, Big Ginger Cookies, Lemon Lush and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Crackles are but a few of her tempting delights.
What is the inspiration for your blog.
I created my blog to connect with other busy moms like me. I would love to meet some moms that want to swap “make-ahead” recipes!
Are you on Twitter?
Yes I am! My name is janedoiron. Feel free to send me a tweet! I have to say, with a full time job and the marketing of my book, I don’t spend much time on Twitter. But I always answer direct messages.
When did you start blogging because I think your blog is so interesting? Do you see yourself still blogging a year from now?
I started my blog 5 months ago, around the time that I submitted my cookbook manuscript to the publisher. I thought it would be a nice way to keep family and friends informed about what was going on with my book.
I will definitely be blogging a year from now. I hope to talk more about food and recipes when things quiet down with my book.
Are you married? Do you have a family? Does that change the way you blog?
Yes, I married my high school sweetheart 22 years ago! We have two sons, one in college and one in high school. As a mom and a teacher, I only blog about things that I would feel comfortable with them reading.
Where does your inspiration in the kitchen come from?
I have always LOVED food! I remember helping my mom bake when I was a little girl. When I was a teenager, I started getting interested in cooking. I remember making my first homemade cinnamon buns! They were delicious! I was hooked from that moment on! I have bought my share of cookbooks and recipe magazines throughout the years and have always enjoyed trying new recipes.
Your new cookbook is right up my alley, and I have a feeling it will be such a huge hit with moms and college students. Are they all your own creations or did you use some of your relatives’ recipes, which were passed down?
I created some of them myself, but I have gotten quite a few recipes from my family and friends.
What was your biggest challenge writing your cookbook? How long did it take and had you been creating it in your mind for a while?
My biggest challenge was editing the book. When you go through a self-publishing company, you are responsible for everything. Whatever you approve, will get printed. It’s a big responsibility. It took 15 months for me to write my cookbook and took almost 5 months to get it published.
I always wanted to write a cookbook, but I became very interested in make-ahead meals in the last few years. I knew that there was a target audience of busy moms that could use a cookbook like this.
Why did you join (HHM) Half Hour Meals?
I was looking for a new recipe to try and loved how the site was set up. There are great food pictures with the recipes!
How long have you been a member here?
I joined about a month ago.
What is your favorite thing about the HHM site?
I love the great selection of food blogs!
Have you had time to try any other members’ recipes yet?
Yes, I made the Warm Spinach Dip. My family and friends loved it!
If others were to ask you about HHM, how would you describe the site to them?
It is more than just a recipe site. It has a great community for people to share their thoughts about food and has almost 400 food blogs that you can browse through! I love it!
Thank you Jane for being my first featured member and also the very first friend I made here at HHM. We wish you great success and I enthusiastically endorse your new cookbook, Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Moms, which is sold on-line and can even be downloaded right from your site. I am proud that you have worked toward your goal and can only hope you will continue to create future works of your art. Visit Jane and see for yourself!
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