Hello there, and welcome!

I’m Jess, the creative mind behind Savour and Sustain. I’m a home cook, a mom, a beginner urban homesteader, and I work a full-time job. I started this blog at the end of my maternity leave because I was looking for ways to keep things simple, healthy, and quick, and I’m so happy to share that journey with you!

I love the challenge of preparing food with a purpose. Whether it’s crafting a meal to fit a certain cuisine, a dietary restriction, or simply making a dish more budget-friendly and healthy, I thrive on it. This passion for purposeful cooking is what drives me in my own kitchen, and it’s why I started Savour and Sustain. I want to share that with you, demonstrating that elegant, from-scratch cooking with a modern, approachable twist can fit into a busy life.

Like many, I balance a full-time job and a full life at home. I truly understand the challenge of getting a delicious, home-cooked meal on the table. Here, it’s all about finding that balance between a full life and a full plate.

Here at Savour and Sustain, you can expect to find:

• Thoughtfully Crafted Recipes: My recipe development often starts by using tools like AI for initial brainstorming and nutritional guidance, which makes my process more efficient. However, every single recipe is personally tested, refined, and perfected in my own kitchen before it ever makes its way to you.
• Elegant, Accessible Recipes: From beautiful weeknight dinners to show-stopping desserts, all designed to be elegant and budget-friendly for real home cooks.
• From-Scratch Cooking: A celebration of homemade goodness, from fresh sourdough to seasonal preserves. This is also a great way to save money!
• The Urban Homesteader’s Journey: Join me as I learn and share practical tips and tricks for making home life more sustainable and self-sufficient.
• Diet-Flexible Dishes: Recipes that can be easily adapted for a variety of dietary needs, like low-carb, gluten-free, and more.

So, whether you’re looking for a new family favorite, a little inspiration for your next meal, or just to follow along with my urban homesteading adventures, I hope you’ll find it here.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy cooking,

Jess

P.S. Let’s connect on Instagram! I’d love to see what you’re making in my kitchen.