I’ve been blogging full time since 2009. I began my website as a hobby when my daughter was two years old so I could stay home with her and it grew into a successful business with millions of month pageviews. I am so proud of what I have built!
I have over 2500+ original recipes on my site that are developed, created, and tested by me. No AI here! You can trust that my recipes will work and deliver perfect results every time.
I’ve been featured in Good Housekeeping magazine, Taste of Home, Better Homes & Gardens and many more print and digital publications.
I’m based out of San Diego, California. I’m married, have one daughter in college, and have 3 adorable and very fluffy Persian cats. Follow me on Instagram where I share behinds the scenes aspects of my life!
Also check out my About page for more information about my website.
I have a Substack called Averie In Real Life where I write about more than just food including travel tips, city guides, restaurant reviews, personal essays, and more. Please follow me there for extra (and very fun) content!
Experience
I’m a self-taught cook and I’ve learned through trial and error! I’ve been cooking as my full-time job since 2009.
I spent my childhood in the kitchen with my mom and grandma, who are incredible cooks! I learned from the best!
Expertise
I am an expert at getting dinner on the table in 30 minutes! And with easy recipes that require few ingredients.
If you’re looking for hassle-free recipes that your whole family will love, you’ve come to the right place!
Education
I went to the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated with a BA in Psychology.
Afterward, I enrolled in graduate school in San Diego where I began my MFT training but became more interested in cooking and photography and started my website.
I’ve taken numerous photography courses over the years as well as classes for how to write recipes, properly.
I have my California real estate license and am also a registered yoga teacher. I’m a lifelong learner and always doing something to expand my horizons.
Fun Facts
It’s very hard to pick, but my favorite recipe on my website is probably my Thai Chicken Coconut Curry. Also see my Best Of section where I showcase my personal favorite recipes!
I lived in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for nearly two years during the pandemic. It was wonderful, I learned so much Mexican food, and it’s where I met my husband. I’m fluent in Spanish.
I love to travel and have visited many countries including Mexico, the Caribbean, Brazil, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and more. Exploring new places and experiencing different cultures is just the best.
I eat cottage cheese for lunch almost every day. It’s the only way I meet my protein goals. I also love Perfect Chicken or Grilled Chicken.
I’ve ran dozens, if not hundreds, of races. Mostly 10k’s and half marathons. I love to run (most days I love it) or I power walk. I also do yoga and strength training. I’m a very active person!
Being outside in sunny San Diego and getting fresh air is what keeps me sane!
