And mymumdish is my little corner of the internet!
I first opened my kitchen notebook in 2015 while I was still teaching fourth‑grade math in Portland, OR. Between grading papers and chasing after my two toddlers, I began swapping “what’s for dinner?” questions with quick, kid‑friendly recipes. In early 2017 I turned those scribbles into mymumdish, a simple blog where I could share the meals that kept my family fed and happy. The first post—an overnight oat breakfast I called “Sleep‑in Sunshine”—was published on a rainy Tuesday, and I never looked back.
Fast‑forward to today, mymumdish has grown into a community of 52,000 monthly readers and a newsletter that sends 12,300 home‑cooked ideas to inboxes every Thursday. In 2022 the site earned the “Best Family Blog” award from the Foodie Friends Network, and we now host a searchable recipe index, a seasonal meal planner, and a short video series that debuted on YouTube in March 2024. The numbers are nice, but the real reward is hearing from moms like you who tell me my “5‑minute taco” saved their week.
I live in Asheville, NC with my husband Mark and our two kids, Maya (7) and Theo (4). When I’m not whisking, I’m hiking the Blue Ridge, tending a tiny herb garden on our balcony, or digging through vinyl crates for that perfect jazz record. My favorite things are fresh basil, the smell of cinnamon in the fall, and a well‑timed kitchen timer that lets me steal a quick coffee break. Thanks for stopping by—let’s keep cooking, sharing, and laughing together.