Hi and thanks for dropping by.

I’m the food obsessed creator of each of the comfort food recipes you’ll find here. Other than a handful of cooking classes, I’m self taught with decades of experience including for some of the pickiest of eaters! Pour a glass and let’s create something delicious!

I’m grateful every day for this blog and appreciate each of you for giving me an opportunity to live a dream I didn’t know I had.

About Me

I’m a lifelong Michigander and have childlife enthusiasm when it comes to travel. I’m always planning my next trip!

I have grown kids, grandkids and a fun, quirky rescue dog, Ruby #adoptdontshop

I lost my husband in 2021 to a hard-fought battle with cancer. #cancersucks

I recently switched from pilates to Planet Fitness – anyone else still looking for their workout jam?

I love a good thriller – recommendations welcome! I belong to 2 book clubs – one actually reads – the other – not so much anymore – just good friends still getting together after more than 20 years.

Some quirks

I have true respect for a sharp pencil. Can’t /won’t work with a dull one and don’t like pens. My handwriting is awful.

I always have a running To-Do list and may add something to it just for the satisfaction of crossing it off.

I love drinking wine and won’t say no to anything involving cheese. I’m a hard pass on beets.

I could eat pasta or potatoes in some form every day. This would be my desert island food.

My motto in life is I’ll figure it out.

But it’s not all about me.

When I’m not thinking about food, I’m creating testing and retesting recipes, photograph them and pass them along to you.

Here are a few of my favorite recipes

Each post includes stories but if you just want to start cooking, then just hit the Jump to Recipe button. No judgement.

Want to chat?

Need a quick answer to a recipe question? Have a recipe suggestion? Feel free to contact me by email: agoudalife@yahoo.com

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