Welcome! My name is Lauren and I’m a young married woman trying to juggle full-time law school and other things in life, and by other things I pretty much mean FOOD.
I was born in California and raised in Georgia, so I love making food that is inspired by Southern cuisine. I try my best not to mess with ingredients that were made in a lab or factory instead of in the earth. I believe that food is intended to heal, fuel, excite, sustain, comfort and thrill us!
But I also believe that eating healthy foods should NEVER feel like deprivation.
My husband Jason and I live in Williamsburg, Virginia (nicknamed “the ‘Burg”) where our law school is. Ironically, I used to vacation with my family in Williamsburg when I was a kid and used to look forward to going all year long. Now I live here! We both love the ‘Burg and are enjoying spending our first years as husband and wife here.
Thanks so much for visiting the blog! I hope you like what you find.
-Lauren
Hey Knottie!
I had no clue you made a website! I love it! LOVE all the great recipe ideas! So excited to follow you now.
Good Luck with everything.
Hi Katie! Good to hear from you!
Yes, I just started the website and I’m having SO much fun doing it! Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it! Hope things are going great with you!
As a fellow Knottie who avoids homework all weekend to cook for my husband, I love your blog! I have never had collard greens but your description makes my mouth water. I have only ever used it in my kale soup, but I think I may be trying your recipe! Enjoy the Oscars/homework
Thank you so much! You should try them, they are so flavorful! Enjoy your evening too!
I saw the name of your blog and had to come over and say hi. I love it! Such a cute name – and your wedding photo is gorgeous!
Lauren-
Lovely site:) Thank you for stopping by me blog– nice to meet you.
Happy cooking, Nicole.
Wow – I can’t believe I just found this blog! I am also a newlywed and first-year law student – and I almost went to William and Mary! I am always avoiding studying by cooking for my husband and myself (or hosting Easter Dinner for 12 people). I have thought about starting a blog but have no idea how…your blog is amazing! Good luck with Finals!
Oh wow that’s awesome! Good luck on your exams too, if you haven’t already taken them. If you want to start a blog you should do it, it is so easy to do with wordpress!
Hello! Our blogs were both mentioned on saminacooks today, and I couldn’t believe it when I clicked on your link to find that I recognized your photograph! I hope you’re doing well… I’ll have to remember to check out your blog now. Cheers!
Nina (from Wheaton)
Oh my gosh so funny!!! Yes I remember you! What a small world! I hope you are doing well too, I look forward to following your blog now!
You are too cute! Excited to follow your bog, it’s beautiful!
I love your blog!
I just found your blog today. I am already addicted. I’ll never get work done now. Great job!!!
Thanks so much–I’m glad you found me!
haha … just found your blog, and it looks like we have a lot in common! looking forward to checking back here! back to outlining evidence…
Love your enthusiasm & your food philosophy! So refreshing!
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I just found your blog via Lindsay (The Lean Green Bean) and I am your newest subscriber! It sure looks like we have a whole lot in common. I graduated from law school in 2008 (wow, has it been that long?), practiced family law for a little while and now actually work at a law school in the Office of Student Life. I too am a “healthy living blogger”, but can’t cook to save my life (much to my husband’s chagrin.) He grew up on the southern food you mentioned and I’d love to figure out how to make it in a healthier way. I’m so glad I found you!
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