About Me

Hey Hey! My name's Amel. Welcome to my slice of the internet.

Never enough hours in the day? Yeah, I'm right there with you. Between raising two kids with my wife, managing a full-time job, and squeezing in workouts, cooking can feel like just another task on an endless to-do list.

My kitchen journey began with a simple goal: feeding my family well despite our hectic schedule. What I discovered surprised me—cooking isn't just about food, it's about creating moments that connect us. Over the years, what started as a necessity gradually became my creative outlet.

I wasn't always comfortable cooking. For years, it felt overwhelming until I learned to simplify meal planning and focus on the basics. That transformation inspired me to share what I've learned with others.

I'm not a chef—just someone who's navigated home cooking, learning from online cooking classes, cookbooks, and experimenting along the way. Now I'm here to share practical strategies that work in real life.

Join me to:

• Gain kitchen confidence (even if you've burned toast before—I certainly have)

• Make meal planning fit your actual schedule

• Discover time-saving techniques that enhance flavor, not sacrifice it

Think of me as your cooking friend. I understand how packed life gets, but together we'll find approaches that work for your reality. My goal? Helping you transform cooking from chore to choice—creating food that brings some life to your home and gives you those casual moments to chat and connect along the way.

To start, check out my Kitchen Basics posts for practical tools and skills that make cooking manageable even on your busiest days.