About Me
Home was a feeling I never quite grasped growing up in a military family. My dad, an Eastern North Carolina native, dedicated 27 years to the Air Force. My mother, on the other hand, hailed from The Netherlands. This unique blend of backgrounds meant a childhood filled with constant movement. But when we finally settled down for the last time and unpacked - it felt different. I thought we were putting roots down, but South Carolina sunk its roots into me, and became a place to finally call my home.
How it Started
In 2020, a spark ignited me to share my passion for home cooking on social media. Little did I suspect I'd stumble upon a vibrant community of home cooks, chefs, bakers, and grill masters, all united by a shared passion – creating magic in the kitchen, weeknight warriors just like me. Folks juggling families and full-time jobs, yearning to elevate the dinner table beyond take-out. People from every corner of the world, eager to share cherished family recipes and discover new culinary adventures.
How It’s Going
From hesitant home cook to culinary adventurer, my social media journey has been full of surprises. Sharing meals with friends, family, and online sparked a passion I didn't know I had. I craved new recipes, searched for techniques, and discovered a hidden talent for improvising with whatever ingredients I had on hand.
This newfound confidence and creativity led to me to begin creating content for the likes of Oklahoma Joe's Smokers and Harris-Teeter grocery stores. But it didn't stop there! I then had the incredible honor of appearing on Guy's Grocery Games, and next up, I'll be featured on the awesome upcoming Third Season of The Great American Recipe on PBS!