Real life gets messy and short on time. Key ingredients go missing or go bad before anticipated. Planning for simplicity and adapting to complications is the only thing I know will happen, for sure, throughout the week. Some days, time disappears. Thats life. We need a pile of recipes to keep up. Recipes for real life.

I spent a portion of my life in professional kitchens. Which means I basically learned how to cook in an environment where time is money and equipment must be multi-useful and durable. I have a degree in hospitality management, and began working in food production when I was 14. My career focused on things I love- People and Food. I was a wildly mediocre chef, and I honestly didn’t have the drive to be better. But I learned a lot. Some of this stuff will require special small appliances like a blender or a juicer, but they’re all recipes I rotate for my family regularly.

Food should fuel your body well, and still be exciting, Food is culture, connection to people, and connection to the earth. These are recipes I use to get picky kids and health obsessed parents to eat meals together with as little drama as possible. These are easily adapted to suit your preferences and most are portioned for leftovers. Fun Fact – I love leftovers. These are recipes for real life, and real life requires leftovers.