Hey Y’all!! My name is Melanie, but everyone has always called me Mel. I have been married to my husband Michael, for 21 wonderful years, and together were raising our two amazing kids, Alayna and Jacob. Our home is also filled with the happy chaos of our three dogs, who are very much part of our family.

I’m a Southern home cook through and through - taught by the best teachers a girl could ask for; my mom and mamaws. Their kitchens were my classroom, and their recipes are the heart of everything I make today.

Here in my little corner of the internet, you’ll find a mix of my own creations, tried and true family favorites, and treasured dishes pulled straight out of my late mamaw’s handwritten cookbook. Every recipe comes with a story, a memory, or a little piece of home.

I’m so happy you’re here. So pull up a chair, there’s always room at my table.