Welcome sweet friends,

I'm so glad you're here.

This little corner of the internet has become so much more than a place to share recipes. It's where we gather around the table, swap stories, celebrate life's ordinary moments, and remember that some of the sweetest memories are made long before dinner is ever served.

Whether you've been here from the very beginning or you've just found your way to our family, I hope you'll feel right at home.

Over the past few years, this incredible community has allowed me to chase dreams I never thought possible. From becoming a New York Times bestselling cookbook author to sharing meals that have found their way into your homes, every step has been because of your kindness and support.

And now, I'm so excited to welcome you into another dream.

My very first children's picture book, Loving Gracie, is inspired by the true story of our family's adventure loving a wild baby goose. It's a story about kindness, family, unexpected friendship, and discovering that sometimes the smallest moments become the memories we treasure most.

Of course, you'll still find plenty of comforting Southern recipes, seasonal favorites, kitchen inspiration, and stories from our little corner of the world. Around here, food has always been about more than what's on the plate. It's about gathering the people you love, slowing down long enough to enjoy them, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Thank you for being here, for cooking alongside me, cheering our family on, and allowing me to share my heart with yours.

I truly believe the best stories are the ones we live together.

With love and big hugs,

Meet Gracie

Inspired by the true story of one tiny wild goose who captured our hearts and became my very first children's picture book.

Read her story

About me

Hey Honey

If I'm not barefoot in the backyard or digging around in the garden, you'll find me dancing in the kitchen with flour on my face and music blaring. The kitchen is my happy place, my heart spot. I cook with feeling, not precision, measuring with my heart and a whole lotta butter.

Read My Story

Measure with Your Heart

100 free-spirited, comforting recipes for Southern-style dishes made with love.

Measure with Your Heart is filled with my twists on classic Southern cooking, with an emphasis on making everything from scratch so you know exactly what’s in it. Try your hand at my homemade versions of kitchen staples like Vanilla Extract or Beef Bone Broth. Bring some warmth to your dinner table with mains like Finger Lickin’ Fried Chicken, Butternut Squash Casserole, and Ham Hock Lima Bean Stew. Serve up Aunt Teisha’s Cowboy Caviar or Mini Pizza Pops at your next gathering alongside a Strawberry Sip N’ Spritz.

Order Measure with Your Heart

A Sprinkle of Southern Magic Has Arrived

The secret l’ve been keeping tucked away in my kitchen cabinet, Southern Magic Seasoning, made in partnership with my friends at Everglades, is officially here! You can order it right now on Amazon, and let me tell you, this little bottle has a whole lot of heart packed inside. Click the link for more info.

Southern Magic
  • DESSERTS

    Ya'll ready for some sugar? Dive into a world of delectable treats, from my classic favorites to innovative creations. Discover, bake, and savor the magic of desserts right here.

    Dessert Recipes
  • DINNERS

    Pull up a chair honey, dinners ready! From cosy one pan suppers to Southern classics with a twist, our dinner recipes are made to bring everyone to the table.

    Dinner Recipes

Let’s bake together

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