I’m a food and lifestyle writer for Better Homes and Gardens, Allrecipes, Parade, Taste of Home, Eating Well, Food Network, Delish, The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, Birds and Blooms, Family Handyman, The New York Times, TIME for Kids, Washington Post, Woman’s Day, Redbook, an America’s Test Kitchen cookbook, Kids Discover, Boys’ Life and a book called Tasty Snacks in a Snap! published by Scholastic for young readers. I believe the best way to learn is to get started.

I love finding approachable recipes, discovering seasonal ingredients, figuring out what to make with what’s already in the refrigerator, and sharing the cooking tips that make everyday meals easier. I’m also interested in what grows in the garden, what’s happening at the local market, how to make a home more welcoming, and the simple ideas that make entertaining more enjoyable.

Over the years, I’ve written for national publications about food, recipes, home and garden, lifestyle, family, education, and the arts. Here at herbinkitchen, it all comes together in one place.

Let’s share recipes worth making, ingredients worth knowing, garden inspiration, entertaining ideas, and the stories and conversations that make food and home interesting.

The best way to learn is to get started. Grow it or know it.