About Us

Four Little Dears. This is how we like to think of ourselves.  Like a meme of four adorable puppies that says, "How we think we are" and then the true picture of four mangy cats that says, "How we really are."  We grow on you. (I hope!)  Until then, here are a few little bios to get to know us better.

Little Dear 1 is Jane Shutske. She is mama. She was the original "Master Chef Mystery Box Winner"...everyday. She would go in the kitchen and make fantastic meals out of nearly anything we had in the kitchen. (She also made use of the critters that ran around the back yard. YUM! Pepperoncini and venison on hard rolls!) These days Jane focuses her cooking on healthier options as she has beaten breast cancer in her mid 50s and is determined to make the most of every day. She taught us to use what we have and be creative! We are definitely lucky little dears.

Little Dear 2 is Christi Blackmon. She is big sis, first born, and mommy to five little dearies. Christi has the ability to take champagne taste and create it on a very beer budget. (Seafood, anyone?! Best. Shrimp. Ever.) She's cute, a great cook, and a great mom. A big piece to her emphasis is organic, healthy ways to do anything! You'll love her posts!

Little Dear 3 is Linda Jordan. She is newlywed, little sis, twinny, DIY queen, and photographer extraordinaire. Needless to say, she does it all! Linda is a new homeowner and loves sprucing up her cute abode with the latest DIY fashions. Linda is currently trying to make little dearies with her hubby... her biggest DIY project yet!

Little Dear 4 is Pam Montanez.  Pam may be the youngest among us, but she is all kinds of creative. From sketching to  graphic design to videography, she loves to do it! Pam took a giant leap and moved all the way to Portland, OR with her hubby Joe. They have a perfect puppy named Daisy and won't be adding any little dearies any time soon. Pam is a wonder in the kitchen and sometimes cooks (hee hee).  Pam is also super annoying about how much she loves Portland... you'll see.