My name is Brittany and I am so excited to introduce you to Stress Less, Cook More! Before we get cooking, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. Here is what you need to know about me. I live in Maryland with my fiancée Derek and my fur child Oreo, our Miniature Schnauzer. I’m a marketing professional by day and grad student by night. I LOVE everything Disney. Like I’m literally obsessed. So obsessed that I actually ran away to Disney for a semester in college, but that’s a story I will save for another time.

I consider myself a creative individual. I love dancing and I’ve been a dancer my entire life. I take dance classes regularly and I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to continue to perform throughout the last couple of years. I’m a self-taught cook and I love experimenting in the kitchen. That’s what has lead me here.

My life is pretty crazy…like really crazy, but whose isn’t? Whether you are working full-time, going to school, raising a family or all of the above, stress is a common side effect that many of us experience. For a lot of people, cooking is just one more thing to add to the list of everyday tasks. When you get home from a long day of work, running the kids around or when you are juggling a million other things, cooking can seem like such a daunting task.

One of my biggest lessons learned is, that life is a balancing act and you have to be realistic about what you can and can’t do. I went through this phase where I would try to make these complicated, gourmet dinners after a long day of work. I then would try to squeeze in homework and all the other miscellaneous things I needed to do before bed. And guess what? I crashed and burned very quickly. Gourmet dinners every night was not realistic, but I also recognized that I wasn’t willing to settle for frozen dinners and carry out every night of the week. So I found a balance. This is what inspired me to create Stress Less, Cook More.

Stress Less, Cook More strives to eliminate unnecessary stress in the kitchen and bring balance to everyday life, by providing simple, easy to follow recipes that will inspire you to embrace everyday cooking. Here’s what to expect. I’m going to keep it real always. Some recipes will be healthier than others, some will be comfort foods and some will be straight up decadent. I will provide you with meal prep tips; grocery shopping tips and I will also share stories about my personal life. There is so much in life to cherish, family, friends and your accomplishments. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but my biggest hope is to inspire you to not sweat the small stuff, bring you peace of mind, and cut back on your time spent in the kitchen, so that you can savor the moments in life that matter most. Welcome to Stress Less, Cook More! Now let’s get cooking!