My Healthy Kitchen Adventures

Hey there! I’m Sarah Bennett, and I’m probably a lot like you – trying to get wholesome dinners on the table while juggling a full-time job, family life, and everything else that comes with living in beautiful but chaotic Portland, Oregon.

How This All Started

Back in 2018, I was staring at yet another takeout menu, feeling guilty about not cooking more for my family. As a software developer by day and mom to two picky eaters, I knew something had to change. I started experimenting with quick, healthy recipes that wouldn’t make my kids run for the hills. Turns out, simple ingredients and straightforward techniques were the secret sauce to getting my family excited about dinner again.

What You’ll Find Here

This isn’t your typical recipe site with perfectly styled photos and impossible-to-find ingredients. Instead, you’ll get real meals that I actually cook in my somewhat messy kitchen, with ingredients from regular grocery stores. Every recipe here has survived the ultimate test – my 11-year-old son Jake (who used to survive solely on chicken nuggets) and my teenage daughter Emma (who’s brutally honest about everything I make).

My Cooking Philosophy

Listen, I’m not a trained chef or a nutritionist. I’m just someone who believes that healthy cooking doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. My recipes typically take 30-45 minutes to make because, let’s be real, that’s all the time most of us have. I focus on whole ingredients, lots of vegetables, and flavors that keep things interesting without being overwhelming.

Behind the Scenes

When I’m not testing recipes or cleaning up my perpetually messy kitchen, you’ll find me hiking the Pacific Northwest trails with my husband Mike and our golden retriever, Charlie. I still code during the day, and sometimes I catch myself writing recipes like they’re programming algorithms – with clear steps and no room for confusion.

Let’s Connect

Got questions about a recipe? Wondering how to modify something for your family’s needs? Drop me a line! I answer my own emails (though sometimes it takes a few days), and I love hearing your stories and recipe tweaks. We’re all in this healthy dinner adventure together.

Thanks for stopping by my corner of the internet.