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I didn’t grow up in a culinary family, unless you count my dad’s obsession with microwaving everything and calling it gourmet. My real education began in my twenties, when I was juggling two jobs and surviving on instant noodles and coffee. One night, I tried making my own pasta sauce instead of opening another jar. It was a disaster. But it was my disaster—and it sparked something in me.

Cooking quickly became my therapy. I’d come home from work, kick off my shoes, and dive into experimenting—usually with a timer going because, well, life doesn’t stop for risotto. Over time, I learned how to make delicious meals with whatever I had in the fridge, and I fell in love with the everyday magic of turning simple ingredients into something worth sitting down for.

Mistakes? I’ve made plenty. I once tried to grill salmon on a rainy balcony with a hairdryer because I was “feeling innovative.” Spoiler alert: don’t try that. But every flop taught me something new—and sometimes made for a great story.

Today, I create recipes for real people with real schedules. My goal is to make cooking feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity—to connect, unwind, and feed the people you love (including yourself). So whether you’re making your first grilled cheese or tackling a weeknight dinner with five ingredients and a dream, I’m right here with you.