Welcome! I’m Amanda. I’m a wife & mama loving life in rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
“Writer. Food Blogger. Homesteader. Earth lover. Keeper of chickens & bees. Wine & craft beer enthusiast. OG Feminist.”
I spent many years working in kitchens (started in the dreaded food prep as most of us have) and bartending. I also spent years working in food manufacturing (I know EVERYTHING there is to know about chocolate) & aerospace.
I’ve been creating recipes on this blog for over 10 years. You’ll find my work featured in : Livestrong, Parade, CNET, Mashed, Tasting Table, Greatist, MSN, The Bump, Foodtalk & more….
Prior I guest posted on food blogs & recipe apps. I’m currently working on a cookbook as well. Fingers crossed on that!
I enjoy experimenting with different ingredients, flavors, cuisines and techniques. Rules bore me and by all means are meant to be broken in my kitchen. I love flavorful, exotic foods and traditional foods as well. I’ve never found recipes with extensive lists of extravagant & obscure ingredients impressive. I prefer to keep things a bit more simple. I try to create food with big flavor and without all the fuss!
I LOVE antiques, junk & picking! When I have free time, you’ll find me hanging around auctions, thrift stores, yard sales and random junk piles. I enjoy spending time outdoors and have been foraging since I was a kiddo. I love dogs – I have a pack of them – and have lost count of how many I fostered. (Only one foster fail though)
So stay awhile, take a look around. I hope you enjoy my storytelling and recipes. I look forward to getting to know you and would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions!
Amanda ♥
I’d love to hear from you! Contact me at:
amanda@craftycookingmama.com
