I’m a chef, a wife, and a mom of two snack-loving tornadoes. My husband, Jack, is the calm force who keeps the dishes stacked and the timer ticking, while our kids — Leo (8) and Mia (5) — handle the “official taste-tester” jobs. You’ll also spot my two kitchen helpers, Ella and Carlos, stirring sauces and snapping step-by-step photos behind the scenes. With this little team, our kitchen is rarely quiet, but it’s always full of heart.
My training
I love learning almost as much as I love cooking. I earned diplomas in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry at the Brighton Culinary Academy, then completed a short online course in Nutrition for Kids. Those classes sharpened my knife skills and taught me clever ways to sneak more veggies onto the plate—but the best lessons still come from cooking side-by-side with Jack, Leo, and Mia.
How it all started
I grew up in a noisy kitchen. My two little brothers chased each other between the chairs while my grandma taught me how to knead bread dough “until it feels like a baby’s cheek.” Those early, messy lessons lit a spark in me. Years later, my own kids did the same—spilling flour everywhere, giggling when the mixer splashed batter on the walls. Their wonder pulled me back to simple, honest cooking: fresh vegetables, warm spices, and big bowls passed around the table.
Why I built this site
I wanted a corner of the internet that feels like sliding into a friendly kitchen stool—no fancy tools needed, no judgment for burnt edges. Here you’ll find:
- Everyday dinners that fit between school pick-ups and bedtime stories.
- Weekend projects like soft cinnamon rolls—fun for little hands to help shape.
- Step-by-step photos because seeing is often easier than reading.
- Kid-tested tips on how to get picky eaters to try “just one brave bite.”
- Stories—short ones—about the laughs, the spills, and the surprising life lessons hiding in a bowl of soup.
What you can expect
I promise recipes that:
- Use common ingredients. If it’s hard to find, I’ll give you a swap.
- Speak plain English. No chef jargon, even though I am one.
- Work in real kitchens. Tested on a tiny apartment stove and a well-worn cutting board.
- Invite you in. Whether you cook solo, with kids, or with friends, you belong here.
Let’s cook together
Pull up a chair, grab your favorite spoon, and join me. Every comment, question, or photo of your dinner makes this space warmer.
Thanks for stopping by—now let’s make something tasty.
— Sienna