Hi! I’m Alice.
Hi there! I’m Chef Alice, a 34-year-old food lover born and raised in Portland, Oregon, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way into my kitchen—because this is where the magic happens. I always say that cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be wonderful. In fact, some of my happiest memories come from the simplest dishes: fluffy pancakes with my mom on rainy Saturday mornings, backyard BBQs with my brothers, and the warm smell of fresh cookies filling our home at Christmas. Those moments taught me that food is really just love in a form you can taste.
I didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a chef. Honestly, I was a little clumsy in the kitchen at first—burning toast, oversalting pasta, and once accidentally setting off the fire alarm just trying to make grilled cheese. But even through the little disasters, I felt a kind of joy that kept pulling me back. When I finally started cooking for friends and family, seeing their smiles (and sometimes surprised faces!) made me realize I was creating something meaningful.
After studying culinary arts at a small local school, I spent a few years working in cozy diners and family restaurants around Oregon. I learned that a recipe is more than a list of steps—it’s a story. Every ingredient has a role, every technique adds personality. I loved seeing how food brings people together, whether it’s a busy parent trying a new quick dinner for their kids, or someone discovering the confidence to cook for the very first time.
Now, I focus on sharing approachable, comforting recipes that anyone can enjoy—no fancy equipment, no restaurant-level pressure, just real food made with real love. I believe cooking should feel like an adventure, not a chore. Mistakes are allowed, laughter is encouraged, and second servings are basically mandatory.
If you’re a beginner learning your way around the stove, a home cook looking for fresh ideas, a food lover who enjoys trying new flavors, or a family searching for delicious meals to share together—you’re in the right place. I can’t wait to help you create the kind of dishes that fill your home with warmth and your table with happy moments. Let’s roll up our sleeves, sprinkle a little creativity, and make something delicious—one meal at a time.