How This All Started

My College Days at Baylor

I have always enjoyed creativity, but my passion for storytelling and content creation really took off during my time at Baylor University, where I studied marketing.

Teaming Up with Mom

In 2021, I convinced my mom, Stacey to join me in this crazy adventure, and The Southern Spoonful was born! We’re that delightful duo you see around here. I brought my marketing background to the table, and she brought decades of southern cooking wisdom that had been passed down through our family.

The Real Reason We Started

Honestly? People wouldn’t stop asking for our recipes! Every time we’d have friends and family over or bring a dish somewhere, we’d get the same response: “You HAVE to give me this recipe!” These were dishes that we have always known and loved – the kind of food that brings people together. So we thought, why not share them with everyone?

What We’re All About

We use simplistic, all-natural ingredients to help the everyday home cook elevate their everyday. That’s our thing. No fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients – just real food that tastes incredible.

Our Specialties:

• Family recipes with a healthy twist – All the flavor, none of the guilt
• Easy weeknight dinners – Because we’re all juggling a million things
• Entertaining made simple – Southern hospitality without the stress
• Stories behind the recipes – Every dish has a history worth sharing

What Makes Us Different

We’re not trying to reinvent southern cooking-we’re just making it work for how we live today. You will find your favorite comfort foods here, but we’ve lightened them up and made them doable for busy families and professionals. Whether you consider yourself an expert, or are learning your way around the kitchen, we have the perfect recipe for everyone!

What You Will Find Here:

• Tried and true family recipes with easy-to-follow instructions
• Healthy spins on traditional southern dishes
• Seasonal cooking tips and tricks
• Behind-the-scenes peeks at our food blogger life in Texas

Life Beyond the Kitchen

When I’m Not Cooking

I work a full-time marketing job (the eternal food blogger balancing act!), but when I have free time, you’ll find me:

• Baking sourdough – There’s something so satisfying about that process
• Needlepointing – My favorite relaxing activity to unwind after a busty day
• Playing mahjong – Game nights with friends are the best
• Hosting – It’s just who I am – I love building meaningful connections around the dinner table
• Spending time with my pets – I have a rescue Labrador Retriever, Diesel, and rescue cat, Eloise

Let’s Cook Together

Ready to try some of our favorite family recipes? Browse through our collection and see what sparks joy for you. From healthy comfort food to show-stopping entertaining dishes, there’s something here for every occasion and every skill level.

Stay in Touch

Have questions about a recipe? Want to share what you made? I absolutely love hearing from y’all and seeing how our recipes turn out in your kitchens.

Ready to dish up something southern? Let’s get cooking!