CONCEPT
The Everyday Foodie was conceived over brunch on a cold winter day back in December of 2013, and by the following month the blog was officially launched. With a stack of pancakes and a cup of steaming hot coffee before me, the idea of starting a food blog was an exhilarating thought, but undertaking such a goal would be no easy task especially for someone with limited culinary experiences and minimal familiarity with the social media world. Hash tagging flew right over my head. Conceptualizing a full length blog post was daunting at the thought, but I knew it would be a challenge I just had to take on.
With the help of a few trusted friends, ideas were formed and crystallized, and the food blog began to take shape. First and foremost I wanted this blog to be relatable to everyone, all food lovers from diverse backgrounds. In a market now saturated with food bloggers, I wanted to show people I’m just like them; an ordinary guy from Toronto with a love for good food and a penchant for taking pictures of it. I’m the classic case of eating first with your eyes. No matter the occasion, the camera eats first. Always.
After a few more bites of my food and sips of my coffee, the name came together. If I wanted this blog to be relatable to the masses, to cater to the average person walking down the street wondering where to grab a bite to eat, to someone who has never heard of the word "quinoa" before, or been on a juice cleanse, then this in my mind was the majority of the everyday people. We are “The Everyday Foodie.”
From food trucks and cafes, small diners to elegant eateries, this will be the place where you can journey with us to find inspiration for your next meal. From simple pictures to blog posts and restaurant reviews, don’t be surprised if you find yourself salivating at the deliciousness and decadence illuminating your very screen.
I must admit, there is no culinary background, degree in writing, or fancy camera used here; I’m just your Everyday Foodie.
JACKY - FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
You can often find Jacky struck by wanderlust with his most recent voyages having led him back-packing across Europe and along the beaches of Hawaii. Long road-trips are also never out of the question, having driven all the way west to Vancouver, east to Newfoundland, and down south to Florida. He is what many would call an “Early Adopter” as his love for gadgets and all things tech related is the primary cause of his depleting bank account. Prison Break and Chuck are two TV shows that will always be forever in his heart, and the Uncharted video game series along with The Last of Us is what reaffirms that Playstation is better than Xbox. As a diehard fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, he would like to witness at least one Stanley Cup victory in his life time. If not, at least he has the cutest Samoyed doggo named Yoshi!
Food Blogging Weapon of Choice: Sony A6400
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As The Everyday Foodie keeps growing, we are always looking for new food enthusiasts to join our team! If you would like to write for us, attend events, take pictures, or something else you think you could contribute, please let us know by using the form below or by simply sending us an email. We would love to hear from you!