Old friends are never too far away

I have worked for newspapers and magazines for over 30 years, and one of my favorite parts has been designing the food sections for many publications. Food is always a popular topic among readers and I took great joy in making it fun and appealing.

My favorite food editor is my friend and fellow “foodie” Jan Norris, formerly of the Palm Beach Post in West Palm Beach, FL. Jan and I worked closely for 7 years making her section a weekly masterpiece. She taught me about tropical cooking, and how to improve my everyday recipes. We both love to do crafts and she makes fabulous quilts. In short, she is my down-home Martha Stewart.

Like most of my friends in newspapers Jan has left the business. Over 12,000 journalists have been silenced this year because the business is doing so poorly. She may have left the Palm Beach Post but her wisdom can be found at her new website, www.jannorris.com

For me it is like stopping by her office and getting the latest food tips and news. Her recipes are tempting and always accurate. She and I will be swapping guest blogs from time to time — just like we did recipes. I adore my fellow foodie and I am sure you will like her site.