Hey there,

I’m Krista

My motivation is to cook and bake from scratch with as many single-ingredient, minimally processed foods as possible, while still making it taste incredible for my family and sticking to our budget. Being able to do this is one of the most important things I can do for our family and is the foundation for keeping us physically and mentally healthy, and I know I am privileged to be able to do it. Over the last 15 years, I have found that there is so much out there that is so simple to make and it’s so much more rewarding and better for you to create it yourself instead of buying it. I also know that it can be intimidating and feel too time consuming to imagine making everything from scratch; so many of the recipes you’ll find here are simple, easy to make, and family-focused. Things that you can build on, stock your fridge and pantry with, or snack on. We don’t do super fancy meals – we’re just not in that season of life right now – but we do enjoy having our kitchen full of delicious food that is nourishing, budget-friendly, versatile, and fun to eat!