Welcome To My kitchen

Hi there, I’m Sarah ,Sarah Monroe if we’re getting formal but most people just call me “the food whisperer” around my neighborhood in Asheville, North Carolina. I’m 38 years old, a mom of two teenagers, and someone who firmly believes that the heart of every home beats strongest in the kitchen.

My journey into cooking wasn’t glamorous or textbook-perfect. It started with my grandmother, Lorraine, who used to let me stir her famous chicken pot pie filling while standing on a wooden stool, barely tall enough to reach the counter. She had this way of making every meal feel like a celebration, even if it was just Tuesday night meatloaf. I think I fell in love with the rhythm of it all the sizzle, the aromas, the comforting predictability of a good recipe and the wild creativity when you decide to go off script.

I didn’t go to culinary school; life was my classroom. I’ve burned more casseroles than I care to admit and once nearly set off the fire alarm trying to flambé bananas for my son’s birthday. But each mistake taught me something better than a perfect dish ever could. I’ve been learning, tweaking, experimenting ever since and loving every second of it.

My philosophy? Cooking should be approachable, joyful, and a little bit messy. I believe anyone can create something delicious, even with a small budget or a tiny kitchen. That’s why I love sharing tips with fellow home cooks like how to rescue an over-salted soup or coax flavor out of tired veggies. There’s magic in figuring things out with what you’ve got.

These days, I host cozy weekend cooking classes out of my home, and I post recipes online that lean into comfort foods with a twist like sweet potato mac and cheese or apple cider pulled pork. I’m especially passionate about meals that bring people together, because I’ve seen firsthand how a shared table can turn strangers into family.

So, whether you’re just learning to hold a knife properly or you’ve been cooking Sunday roasts for years, I’m here to cheer you on, swap stories, and remind you that the best ingredient in any dish is love and maybe a pinch of flaky sea salt.

Let’s get cooking!