I am a sneeze guard heiress. No, really, I am! You know the plexiglass thing that is required by law to be over salad bars and buffets? My dad, Pittsburgh restauranteur Johnny Garneau, invented that in 1959. That is my claim to fame. I am one of five kids who grew up with an inventor, entrepreneur, restaurateur, and germaphobic father—kind of like the dad on the movie, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. That doesn’t mean I am rich in money, but rich in experience with food, hospitality, and spirit. Plus, an abundance of joie de vivre.
I also inherited the hospitality gene. Yes–anecdotal evidence proves there is such a gene and I got it!
When I’m not welcoming people to our home in the Washington, D.C., area, or writing this blog, I am deputy executive director of the Hearing Loss Association of America. I am also editor-in-chief of Hearing Loss Magazine. I don’t have a hearing loss myself but with one in ten Americans having a hearing loss, I have family and friends who do.
I Gave Birth in Fall 2012
Not to a bouncing baby boy this time, but to Celebrate Home Magazine. It’s all about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We want to hear from you, check it out. Winter 2013 issue available here.
I blog when I’m not practicing hospitality, creating, cooking, meeting a publication deadline, or watching our 13-year-old son play sports. Thank you for checking in.
Feel free to comment on the blog or contact me directly by email at bagkelley@gmail.com.
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The above photo “Barbara and Maters” and cover of Celebrate Home Magazine is by Cindy Dyer. Copyright 2013.
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Wow! This is so cool Barb. Apparently I did NOT inherit any kind of computer gene to know how to do all this.
That was from Susie, in case you didn’t know! Quite sure Jim is very computer literate.
Hi, I am Monika Brogan, Mark’s Mom in Kingsport, TN. He just mailed me your blog about his first Steak Sandwich. I am so glad, you all are there for him. I know, he enjoyed this very much. So, THANK YOU and may GOD bless you.
Monika: Thanks for writing. Be sure to check out Call of Duty Part I.
Thanks so much for commenting. Enjoy your day!
I didn’t know you were a sneeze guard heiress! What a unique claim to fame. Love the site!
Hi Elizabeth: Thanks for following me. Yes, a “Sneezeguard Heiress,”…not rich in wealth but rich in family tradition and hospitality. It’s in the genes!
Perfect layout! How did you get it?
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Great site. A lot of useful info here. I am sending it to a few pals ans also sharing in delicious. And obviously, thank you on your sweat!
Thanks for checking in.
I love the concept of your blog–so cute! I’m glad I stumbled upon you!
Thanks Burlesque Baker — I look forward to checking out your blog too!
Hi, I just came by for a visit and I love all your recipes!!
Hi Mary: Thanks for checking out my blog. I look forward to checking out yours.
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Hi there! I just stumbled upon your blog- it’s lovely. As I read a bit, I realized we have a little something in common- my husband is an audiologist and president of CounselEAR. So, I’ve done the Walk4Hearing, too! I almost feel like I should already know you.
Take care.
What a small world!! What city did your husband do the Walk4Hearing in? (Tell him thanks.) and thanks for following my blog. I look forward to checking yours out. I’m pleased to meet you
Barbara
Pleased to meet you as well! We did the Walk4Hearing in Chicago with a few friends. It was great.