My Name is Nikki, Not Penny…
Thanks for visiting! My name is Nikki and I am the photographer, writer and publisher here at Pennies on a Platter. After spending 7 years behind a desk in the suburbs of Chicago while putting my husband through graduate school, then spending 2 years in Southern California as a Pastor’s wife, I am now building my roots as a stay at home mom in Mississippi. My family consists of the love of my life, Ben (the Bible professor) and our sweet little toddler son, Judah (the charmer).
Why Pennies on a Platter?
I started cooking and baking as a newlywed in 2005. Friends and family took notice of my new-found love and started asking for recipes I tried and liked. Because my friends and family were all across the country, I decided that posting the recipes on a website would be much easier than writing them down or emailing them separately. Hence, in February of 2007, Pennies on a Platter was born.
At the time, I wanted to focus on cheaper recipes and share money saving tips, which is how I came up with the title. As the blog developed, my main focus shifted to finding new ways to advance my culinary skills so I can hopefully instill in you a new confidence in your own kitchen. Because my motto is: “If I can do it, you most definitely can, too!”
My Photography, Forever a Learning Process
Being self-taught, I love using this blog to chronicle growth in my culinary and photography skills. I’ve gone through a couple of different cameras and lenses since 2007, starting out with a small Canon point and shoot. Currently, I shoot with a Nikon D7000 (thanks to my father-in-law!) typically using this portrait lens and this macro lens. I have a long ways to go in my photography, but looking forward to learning something new every day!
Family Photos by Sarah Ashley Photography
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