Do you know Kalyn Denny of Kalyn’s Kitchen? You should. Kalyn is one of my favorite people on the planet, and here are just a few reasons why:

1. Kalyn is one of the kindest people you will ever meet
2. Kalyn is a great organizer of people and events
3. With discipline, exercise, and healthy eating, Kalyn lost a lot of weight and has kept it off
4. When Kalyn feels down, she doesn’t stay there too long, she bounces back
5. Kalyn has a great smile
6. Kalyn has over 30 nieces and nephews and she sends them each a card on their birthdays
7. Kalyn loves kitchen gadgets
8. She looks great in the color orange
9. Kalyn is an evangelist for cilantro
10. Kalyn has taught 30 years of grade school kids, including the children of people she taught when they were kids
11. Kalyn is not afraid to be politically liberal in conservative Utah
12. Kalyn loves her family and is not afraid to show it
13. Kalyn is the author of an amazing food blog
14. When you need to blow off steam, Kalyn will patiently listen
15. Kalyn loves vegetables
16. Kalyn is not afraid to learn something entirely new, even if it’s difficult
17. She doesn’t give up easily
18. Kalyn is not judgmental
19. Kalyn takes feedback
20. Kalyn is extraordinarily productive
21. Kalyn has mastered her gas grill
22. She has a spectacular garden with raised beds
23. Kalyn cans her own tomatoes to eat all year round
24. Kalyn loves African art
25. She is a great travel companion
26. Kalyn is generous with her time
27. Kalyn is financially responsible
28. Kalyn can keep a secret
29. Kalyn is brave
30. Kalyn rolls with the punches
31. Kalyn always has your back
32. Kalyn never stops learning and improving her skills
33. Kalyn is an outstanding discussion moderator
34. Kalyn always gives credit where credit is due, and even when it isn’t
35. Kalyn is diplomatic
36. Kalyn keeps her chin up, even when she’s down

Love you Kalyn!