Olivia Hartwell

A Soup That Hugs You This lemon chicken soup is my favorite comfort food. It feels like a warm hug on a chilly day. The creamy broth is so soothing. I make it whenever someone in my family feels a little under the weather. It is called Avgolemono. That is a funny word, I…

A Pot Full of Memories This soup reminds me of my grandpa. He loved a good, hearty meal after a long day. The smell of sausage cooking would bring everyone to the kitchen. I still smile thinking about it. That’s why this recipe matters. It’s more than just food. It’s about bringing people together…

My Kitchen Helper My grandson, Leo, helped me test this recipe. He is ten years old. He loved pressing the dough into the pan with his little fingers. His smile was so big when we pulled the pizza out. I still laugh at that. This recipe is great for cooking with a young helper.…

A Better Start to Your Day I love a big country breakfast. But my jeans started feeling a bit too snug. I knew I needed some smart swaps. It is not about eating less. It is about eating better. These small changes made a big difference for me. They keep me full all morning.…

My First Enchilada Fiasco I tried making enchiladas for the first time years ago. I was so nervous. I used way too much chili powder. We had to open all the windows! My husband’s face turned so red. I still laugh at that memory. It taught me a good lesson about starting small with…

A Skillet Full of Goodness My kitchen smells wonderful right now. It smells like garlic and thyme. It reminds me of my own grandma’s kitchen. She taught me that good food does not need to be fancy. It just needs to be made with care. This skillet meal is just like that. It is…

My Favorite Kitchen Helper I love my slow cooker. It is like a good friend. It does the hard work while I do other things. Just toss everything in and let it be. The smell fills the house all day. It makes everyone feel cozy and hungry. What is your favorite thing to make…

My Happy Little Mistake I first made these brownies by accident. I had three sad, ripe bananas on my counter. I did not want to make banana bread again. So I got creative with peanut butter and cocoa. The result was a happy little surprise. My grandson thought I had bought them from a…

A Happy Little Accident My grandson Leo loves egg rolls. One day, we had the craving but no wrappers. I looked at the bowl of filling. I thought, why not just eat that? So we did. We ate it right out of the skillet with spoons. I still laugh at that. It was a…

A Jar Full of Flavor Let’s start with the ranch. You put everything in a jar. Screw the lid on tight. Now shake it like a snow globe. It’s so much fun. I still laugh at how simple it is. Doesn’t that smell amazing with all those fresh herbs? This matters because making your…