About

Hello!

I started Tidwell Test Kitchen (now Tidwell-ish) in 2009 as a way to share all of the recipes I tested with my friends and family. I've taken breaks over the years (the longest was 4+ years!) but continued to experiment with recipes, travel and try new fitness trends. Which brings me to now....welcome to Tidwell-ish - my collection of things (aka "ish") that are currently running my life.

Food: Who's the best cook in your family? In mine, it's always been up for debate. It depends on the day, the time, the theme. My family is a "foodie" family. My dad once owned a neighborhood chicken spot, GoldenBird. I can't count how many people tell me, it was a hit, a classic, an all around great place. After he sold it, he kept cooking for our family and friends. Never could we leave the table without trying something at least once. Fast forward to present day and all of us kids love to cook and of course, think we are the best! Stay tuned for a collection of my favorite recipes!

Home: I'm an Ohio girl at heart (Go Buckeyes!), moved to Washington, DC for college and graduate school and never thought I would get out. Well fast forward to the very very end of 2017 when I became a California resident (like 3 days before the new year)! And wait for it, we have a house to remodel while living in it. So stay tuned for home improvement updates. New Year, New Home!

Fitness: I was always in sports growing up, but once I got to college, that fell off and I did not embrace working out until 2010. Not because I had an ephihany and decided it would be good for my health. No I had a stressful job and needed a release...which came in the form of kickboxing and running. Since then, exercise has become my therapist, my peace and quiet, my "me" time.

Travel: Who doesn't love travel?! I'm fortunate that I've been able to do a great deal of traveling through my jobs, as well as with friends and family. But I suspect this might greatly suffer thanks to our new house. But I'll take it...while hoping for some fun new work trips at the very least!