About Us
Our food blog celebrates local, seasonal, and sustainable cooking — all powered by big flavour. We focus on building bold, memorable dishes using spices, marinades, rubs, dips, and smart cooking techniques that bring out the very best in fresh ingredients from the garden and the grill.
Here you will find recipes that our family loves, and we hope you find your favorites here too! We’re so excited about building this resource together and that you, our lovely reader, enjoy these recipes as much as we do! We hope that you try new things and incorporate new flavors and ideas into your food creations.
Let’s begin our journey together! ♥
Our Story
Mother & Daughter food blogging ♥
Our story begins at home, where we’re always chasing the best version of every recipe. We love creating dishes that are simple, tasty, and full of big, memorable flavour — and now we’re sharing those creations with you.
We hope you cook, bake, and grill right alongside us. And when you do, tag us so we can see what you’re making and celebrate your kitchen wins.
#growandgrill
Our Mission
To inspire and empower home cooks with step‑by‑step recipes that are full of bold, memorable flavor — and completely achievable in any kitchen. Over time, we’re building a collection of the best versions of well‑loved, family‑favorite recipes, refined, tested, and crafted to help you cook with confidence.
Our Family at the Cottage
Some Interesting Facts About Us
We’re both teachers here in Canada — Cheryl in Ontario and Madi in Alberta — and despite the distance, food (and the internet!) keeps us connected.
We both love fitness… though one of us definitely spends more time at the gym than the other. We’ll keep the mystery alive.
Most importantly, we both love the Lord, from whom all blessings flow, and we’re grateful every day for the good things He’s placed in our lives. ♥
Disclaimer
We’re not a professional chefs — just self-taught cooks with a passion for sharing our recipes.
All the photos on this blog are our own, so please don’t use them without our permission.
Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them.