Welcome to Topped With Honey!
I’m Rools (not my real name, but a nickname my friends gave me). I’m a midwesterner, a 90 year-old at heart, and passionate about food & photography. I’m also a self-taught baker (with a lot of help from reading articles and books by the pros) and photographer.
I have loved to cook ever since I was a kid, likely from watching way too many cooking shows. Food Network was my version of Saturday morning cartoons, and I learned everything I know from celebrity chefs on TV. I would even play around in the kitchen and narrate my cooking like I had my own show. Yeah, I was that kid. 😉
I also love beautiful photography and good-looking food. Have I ordered something at a restaurant just because it looked photogenic? Yes. Absolutely.
Hoping to share the love and make great food accessible to others, I decided to take the leap of faith and start this blog.
I’ve always loved online recipes, but found that I spent way too long picking the perfect recipe, and then usually added my own tweaks anyways. Over the years as I developed my own personal style of cooking, I learned two main things: one–I really love to bake and two–I really love food that makes you feel good.
I named this blog Topped With Honey since not only is honey one of my favorite ingredients, but it’s got that comforting, feel good thing going on.
On this site, you will find modern, seasonal bakes inspired by travel, friends, and family.
About Me!
Outside of food, here are a few other random tidbits about me!
- I grew up in Iowa, went to school in St. Louis, lived in Nashville after graduation, and returned to the Midwest where I currently live in the wonderful Chicago, IL.
- I love to travel! Of course one of my favorite parts of travel is trying new foods, but I’m also a big history nut and love exploring new cultures. Pictured in photo above: me in Paris where I studied abroad.
- Outside of my cooking hobby, I work full-time at an advertising agency. Does anyone else work in media planning/buying? If so, please reach out because I would love to lament with you.
- Music is one of my other passions. Hip hop, electronic, and indie R&B music are my favorites genres.
Anyways, welcome, explore the site, have fun, find good food! All my latest recipes are linked here so check them out.
If you’re interested in reaching out to chat or work together, then check out this page.
Let’s also connect on Instagram! Send me or tag pictures of the wonderful food you make. I love hearing from all my readers so please don’t hesitate to start up a convo.