Happy Birthday to Us!
Today, my twin sister Biz (www.mybizzykitchen.com) and I celebrate turning 57. It’s a day that always feels extra special because, from the moment we were born, we’ve never truly been alone. Biz was born 30 minutes before me, a fact I never let her forget—mostly because it meant she had to go first in everything. From asking for directions to introducing us to new people, she was my built-in spokesperson, a role she graciously accepted (or at least tolerated) for our whole lives!
Growing up as a twin is something only other twins can truly understand. There is a deep, unspoken connection, a built-in best friend, a partner in crime. We always had a playmate, someone to share clothes with (even when we didn’t want to), and someone who just understood us without needing to explain.
Some of my favorite birthdays were the ones we spent when we were little, wether is was having both our classrooms over for a birthday party at our house, roller skating at the local park district, celebrating together with matching cakes, our favorite dinner our Mom made us, (fried tacos!!!)
As adults, we started our food blogs together in 2008. Cooking has always been a shared passion, a love we inherited from our dad, who was a professional chef, and who filled our childhood with the smells and flavors of homemade meals. Even today, food is a constant theme in our relationship—it’s what we talk about, write about, and connect over.
Through all of life’s twists and turns, Biz has been my steady presence, my sounding board, and my greatest cheerleader. Whether we’re reminiscing about childhood, swapping recipe ideas, or just catching up on the day, our connection remains unbreakable. There’s a comfort in knowing that no matter what, she’s always there—someone who just gets me without explanation.
So today, we celebrate not just another year but a lifetime of shared moments, laughter, and unwavering support. Happy birthday, Biz—here’s to 57 years of twin adventures and many more to come!
Some pics of us! If you want to see some old Instagram Stories – check out this link – from when we worked in downtown Chicago for 4 years before the pandemic. We would walk Macy’s on State Street, walk the lakefront and riverwalk, go to the farmers Market at Daley Plaza and just have fun during our lunch breaks.
