the secret is out

by jenna on July 25, 2011

I have news!

…something I’ve been bursting at the seams to tell you all months ago but had to keep my big mouth shut! (just so everyone knows, I’m great at keeping secrets)

I’ve partnered with PBS to bring you another recipe blog of sorts. Because after all this, I still don’t think you know what you want for dinner. A girl can never have too many options (the same thing goes for shoes. obvi).

Nothing is going to change on this blog, of course, but now every week I’ll be posting a new recipe on the PBS Fresh Tastes blog as well. I might as well just start sleeping in my ruffled apron. Would that be weird?

So…check it out! I can understand if you’re sick of me though. Next thing you know, I’ll be ringing your doorbell with an empty bowl asking to borrow a cup of sugar. And while we’re at it, can I also borrow those heels? You know, the really shiny black patent leather ones?

Let’s be friends forever.

Tagged as: PBS blog

{ 91 comments… read them below or add one }

Joy (A Little Bit Fit) July 25, 2011 at 12:12 pm

Wow! Congratulations on the PBS gig! How exciting!

chelsey @ clean eating chelsey July 25, 2011 at 12:12 pm

Congrats! I love the hair extensions by the way!

Jaime July 25, 2011 at 12:14 pm

I thought you were going to tell us you’re engaged

Congrats though! Sounds like the perfect fit for you!

laura July 25, 2011 at 12:14 pm

congrats! so great!!

Evan Thomas July 25, 2011 at 12:15 pm

That sounds like an awesome opportunity; congrats!

Sarah @ Sarah's Modern Bites July 25, 2011 at 12:16 pm

Jenna, how exciting! I am super excited for you! Your family and friends all must be so proud… and we all are too! I love the idea of adding walnuts to the tabbouli. Looking forward to reading each week!

Broderick @ Savory Exposure July 25, 2011 at 12:17 pm

Happy for you, Jenna! Congrats!

Corrie Anne July 25, 2011 at 12:17 pm

Hooray! Congrats. I’ll look forward to reading and gleaning!

Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} July 25, 2011 at 12:23 pm

Congrats on the new gig!

Lisa @ Sunny Seed Stories July 25, 2011 at 12:26 pm

Woohoo & congrats! I love PBS!

Erin (Travel Eat Repeat) July 25, 2011 at 12:26 pm

Saw the press release this morning and was like, wait, I recognize her! Congrats!

Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats July 25, 2011 at 12:26 pm

This is HUGE! Congrats Jenna – can’t wait to see what you come up with every week!

lindsay July 25, 2011 at 12:27 pm

My friend’s husband was on the team launching this at PBS! She just posted about it today on Facebook. SO cool. Congrats!

Urban Wife July 25, 2011 at 12:27 pm

Yay! Congrats! I doubt there is such thing as too much Jenna.

Jillian July 25, 2011 at 12:32 pm

Congratulations and man, that s’more looking thing is terribly tempting!

Alexia (Dimple Snatcher) July 25, 2011 at 12:35 pm

Look at you go!

RunEatRepeat July 25, 2011 at 12:42 pm

Congrats!
You rock

jenna k July 25, 2011 at 12:46 pm

congratulations; that’s so exciting!!
also, PLEASE come to my door to borrow sugar. i’ll even throw in an egg or two.

Sarah July 25, 2011 at 12:55 pm

Awesome!! This is so exciting, and forget the black patent leather, I’ll let you borrow my (coveted) Steve Madden leopard print peep toes!

Sarah @ See Sarah Eat July 25, 2011 at 12:56 pm

What a great opportunity for you! Have fun doing what you love

Conni July 25, 2011 at 12:57 pm

Please show up at my door. That would make me so super happy. Let’s be friends forever.

Holly @ The Runny Egg July 25, 2011 at 1:00 pm

Congrats on the PBS gig! That is wonderful.

Julie - StressStories July 25, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Congratulations! And good luck with it, I’m looking forward to more recipes!

Couldn’t get tired from you, you’re by far my favourite blogger

Stephanie July 25, 2011 at 1:04 pm

How fantastic is that!??!?! You must be on cloud nine! That’s great!

Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter) July 25, 2011 at 1:06 pm

That’s fabulous! I adore PBS!!

Can you one day do a post on how to make a writing career out of your blog, aka any suggestions or tips you may have stumbled upon along the way.. thanks!

Vanessa July 25, 2011 at 1:06 pm

So awesome! Congrats

Casey @ Pocket Full of Sunshine July 25, 2011 at 1:10 pm

That’s really exciting Jenna. Congrats! Can’t wait to read it! You can borrow my black heels if I can borrow your birthday heels. Deal?

Hilliary@HappilyEverHealthy July 25, 2011 at 1:11 pm

Congrats! That is very exciting news!

Gina @ running to the kitchen July 25, 2011 at 1:13 pm

Congrats Jenna! Can’t wait to read and see more of your delicious recipes.

LizAshlee July 25, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Congrats!! What great & exciting news!!!

With Style and Grace July 25, 2011 at 1:22 pm

Congrats!!! I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to see all the fun things you create!

Natasha July 25, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Congratulations! What exciting news! Will your recipes on PBS be any different from those on your blog?

jenna July 25, 2011 at 1:26 pm: yep…totally new and fresh!

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Jill July 25, 2011 at 1:26 pm

Wow, congrats! That’s very exciting news, although I was pulling for an engagement announcement as well Can’t wait to see your new recipes!

Sahar July 25, 2011 at 1:27 pm

Congrats! I’m looking forward to the new recipes!

Laura Janelli July 25, 2011 at 1:28 pm

That’s great! Congratulations! I’ll be checking it out! Have fun!

Chef Laura at Home
http://www.facebook.com/cheflauraathome

Jenn July 25, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Congrats!! That’s super exciting and I’m so happy for you! You’re one of my favorite bloggers so I can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve (or apron?)
P.S. – If you’re ever in Richmond, VA and need a cup of sugar, I’m your girl!

Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance July 25, 2011 at 1:29 pm

Congratulations! What an awesome opportunity! You are very blessed

Mama Pea July 25, 2011 at 1:36 pm

Well deserved, my lovely friend.

Baking N Books July 25, 2011 at 3:46 pm: Ditto. You do work for what you get and what you got Jenna. So revel and enjoy it.

…I don’t know how you can be around food all day though!! Do you ever get sick of it then when you have to , y’know, eat and stuff for yourself? Seriously though!! A lot of cooks and chefs prepare fancy or nice food all day – and then admit to going home and just throwing together something simple cause they don’t want to be at it!

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Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather July 25, 2011 at 1:39 pm

I’m so excited for you! Cannot wait to see even more of your tasty eats around

Elisabeth July 25, 2011 at 1:42 pm

OMG, that is incredibly awesome. So happy for you. Great move on the part of PBS.

Shannon @ Blonde Silver Lining July 25, 2011 at 1:43 pm

Congratulations! I’ll definitely be checking out the new blog contributions as well as continuing to read your blog. I’ve got dozens of recipes tagged in my reader to try from here…

Cait's Plate July 25, 2011 at 1:47 pm

This is awesome – congrats!!! Multiple places to get Jenna recipes sounds like only a good thing to me!

Kay @ The Church Cook July 25, 2011 at 1:48 pm

Yippeee! That is GREAT, Jenna! Just don’t forget your friends when you become bigger, K? Love you bunches!

Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] July 25, 2011 at 2:01 pm

That’s wonderful, Jenna!!

Just curious, is your book still in the works? Haven’t heard much about it for a little while.

Aimee July 25, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Was wondering the same thing. We need a book update, girl! Congrats on the new gig!

jenna July 25, 2011 at 6:16 pm: thanks! I’m in the final editing stages of the book and it will be on the shelves in September of 2012!

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Yolie @ Practising Wellness July 25, 2011 at 2:05 pm

Congratulations Jenna, that’s fantastic news! So stoked for you! xyx

Alex Eats Green July 25, 2011 at 2:18 pm

That’s amazing news Jenna! Congrats! You absolutely deserve it.

MMiller July 25, 2011 at 2:19 pm

Congrats Jenna!! Very happy for you!

Kristi July 25, 2011 at 2:20 pm

Congrats!

mom July 25, 2011 at 2:21 pm

Ummm ~ The really shiny black patent leather ones ~ I think that you already have them !

sherri July 25, 2011 at 2:53 pm

way to go, jenna!

sherri July 25, 2011 at 3:03 pm: ps my fav things to collect are recipes and shoes. while your website is my *go to* for food ideas i love peds for shoes. it was a sad day when they closed their seattle store but they’ve opened an online shop with even more drool worthy shoes.

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Julie (A Case of the Runs) July 25, 2011 at 3:00 pm

That’s wonderful news!

Paige @ Running Around Normal July 25, 2011 at 3:04 pm

Good for you, Jenna! Congrats

amy walters, aDESIGNdock July 25, 2011 at 3:19 pm

Congratulations Jenna! I’ll never get sick of you…and, honestly, I would be tickled pink to find you at my doorstep asking for sugar Best wishes in this new adventure!!!

amy walters, aDESIGNdock July 25, 2011 at 3:26 pm

Me again…just read your blurb on PBS’ website. It’s perfect! Great intro…so you

Gracie July 25, 2011 at 3:27 pm

congrats jenna!!!!

Molly @ RDexposed July 25, 2011 at 3:27 pm

I’ve been psyched out so many times with thinking you were going to announce a new piece of jewelry.

Kristen @ notsodomesticated July 25, 2011 at 3:36 pm

Congrats!! Very exciting news for you!

Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga July 25, 2011 at 3:40 pm

Congrats, Jenna!!! That is sooooo awesome!

I thought you may be announcing a pregnancy or a marriage proposal or a book deal…but PBS….that totally works too!

Congrats!

Baking N Books July 25, 2011 at 3:47 pm: She has a book deal already! ..(I think)

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Holland July 25, 2011 at 4:01 pm

Hello hello! Is that a ginormous s’more? Please tell us how you made it!!!
Thanks for all you do.
H

jenna July 25, 2011 at 6:16 pm: it’s from a chocolate shop…I wish I could make a s’more like that!

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Lauren @ What Lauren Likes July 25, 2011 at 4:02 pm

me and my shoes are friends forever haha checking out PBS now!

Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles July 25, 2011 at 4:12 pm

Congrats girl! That is SUPER exciting!!!

Kayla July 25, 2011 at 4:15 pm

Jenna,

I couldn’t be more happy for you! Your spirit, writing, and recipes are so friggin’ contagious and bring me such joy. You’re so gifted and I’m beyond stoked to see you making it big in the food world. You deserve it, sister!

Much love,

Kayla

jenna July 25, 2011 at 6:15 pm: thank you so much!

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Karen July 25, 2011 at 4:50 pm

What wonderful news, Jenna!

I am soooo proud of you for securing this amazing platform to share your culinary talent and sweet brand of humor with an even broader audience. Enjoy this well deserved honor, my friend.

Hugs,
Karen

jenna July 25, 2011 at 6:15 pm: thanks, karen!

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Daniella @ Runner at Heart July 25, 2011 at 4:54 pm

Congrats that is such great news. Looking forward to even more delicious recipes!

Jessica July 25, 2011 at 5:54 pm

Congratulations Jenna! I have watched our local PBS station’s Check Please show for a few years with my family but I’m pleased to see their effort to dive into the food world further. I will definitely check out the new page! Best of luck

Sasha July 25, 2011 at 6:17 pm