Hi there! I'm Sky, the creator behind Simply Scratch Made, a blog where I share my passion for cooking from scratch and inspiring others to feel confident in the kitchen. With nearly 20 years of hands-on experience in the culinary world, my mission is to help busy families create wholesome, homemade meals using simple, approachable ingredients.
My Culinary Roots
I was born and raised in a small town in East Texas as the youngest of three, and food has always played a big part in my life. I'm a huge foodie, and some of my all-time favorite things to make are a hearty beef roast, homemade sourdough bread, and cookies. From a young age, I found joy in the kitchen, experimenting with flavors and learning the art of scratch cooking.
My love for food led me to study Culinary Arts in college, where I earned a formal education in cooking techniques and food service. After graduating, I worked in the food service industry at the college I attended and eventually stepped into a role as a Culinary Arts Instructor. Teaching others how to cook truly lit a fire in me, and now I bring that same teaching spirit to this blog.
Simply Scratch Today
These days, I'm a full-time mom, homesteader, and food blogger. I live a hands-on lifestyle that includes making easy dinners, baking homemade bread, whipping up comfort food favorites, and testing delicious dessert recipes, all in my busy home kitchen. I also tend a garden and raise chickens, which has been a rewarding part of our life for the past five years.
I love sharing not just my favorite scratch-made recipes, but also homesteading tips like how to grow your own food or raise backyard chickens. Everything I share is tested and true and made with busy families in mind.
How Simply Scratch Made Can Help You
Cooking from scratch doesn't have to be intimidating, and I'm here to show you how. Whether you're new to homemade cooking or just looking for fresh inspiration, I'll guide you through each recipe with easy-to-follow instructions, helpful tips, and encouragement to trust yourself in the kitchen. If I can make it in my busy kitchen, you can too.
Anything you can buy premade, you can likely make homemade, and I'll show you how to do it from scratch. Not only is cooking at home more rewarding, it's also budget friendly. You can start by checking out my posts on pantry essentials, baking essentials and spice cabinet staples to begin building your from-scratch kitchen.
If you're ready to dive in, head over to my recipe categories page where you'll find everything from quick weeknight dinners and southern sides to baking favorites, sweet treats, and more.
Let's get cooking and make something delicious together!
Let's Keep in Touch
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