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Our About page has new updates that share more about my process and methodology. Here are some highlights.
I make homemade meals for two. Five times a week. On average. To accomplish this, I utilize:
- Recipes – new and existing, two times per week
- Meal kits – two times per week
- Leftovers – two times per week
To stay organized, some meal planning tools I use are:
- Monthly calendar
- Weekly meal planner
- Non-traditional recipe organization system
For inspiration, I have a collection of:
- Cookbooks
- Recipe cards
- Recipe books
- Recipe binders
My books and binders are filled with notes. This blog acts as a living copy of those notes. I can edit again and again. It’s my online recipe collection!
Ultimately, this blog reflects my:
- approach to recipes
- experiences with cooking
- musings from the kitchen
- reviews of products and gadgets I use and love
- elements I desire from recipe websites but do not often see
The Recipe Realism Approach
- Recipes First
- Streamline Preparation
- Simplify Ingredients
- Tried and True
What you will find on this blog:
- Easy-to-find & budget-friendly ingredients
- Recipes for every skill level
- Dishes for a variety of palates and dietary needs
- Cooking for two
- Real photos
What you won’t find here:
- Another recipe site cluttered with ads
- Endless scrolling
- Alternatives that sacrifice taste, texture, technique, or recipe integrity
These are my intentions. Recipe blogging is an ever-evolving process. Follow our journey right here on Recipe Realism.
