Where food meets fancy

I want to inspire you to cook food that is both approachable and intriguing with simple, fancy-feeling meals anyone can make. Most of all, I want to spark a love of cooking in each of you!

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About Mandy Love

Hello! My name is Mandy. I am 29 years old, and currently living in the Greater Chicagoland Area with my lovely S.O., Logan, and our little dog, Stella. I hope you decide to stick around, so we can get to know each other! To start, check out my About Page to see all the things you will find here. I hope you decide to join in on the fun! Thanks again for stopping by!

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Starbuck’s copycat recipes

Popular Starbucks recipes you can make at home:

30-ish minute meals

Fancy foods don’t have to be difficult. Here are some restaurant-worthy meals to fit into your weekly rotation:

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Original recipes from the beginnings of this website: