Welcome to my FAQ page.

When did you love for cooking and food begin?

This all started when I was probably 8 years old. There was a kids summer cooking program published in the newspaper. I decided I wanted to participate. If you finished the program you would receive a free t-shirt. Each week they would publish a recipe to be made. I finished the program and got my free shirt. That was the beginning of my love for food cooking. It was also the beginning of my recipe collection. I have even shared one of those recipes on my blog!

Why did you start your food blog?

In April of 2008, shortly after my husband lost his job, I decided to start a food blog to channel my creative energy and give me a distraction from the stresses in my life.  Little did I know that this hobby would turn into a way to help contribute to the family finances.

Where do you live?

I was born and raised in Utah and I don’t think I’ll ever leave. I live in the south end of the Salt Lake Valley. I love being surrounded by the mountains. I love that Utah has four seasons, my favorite one being fall. I also love that I can travel just a few hours to Southern Utah to the desert and enjoy warmer weather when I want to.

How many kids do you have?

I have two sons and one daughter. Both of my boys are married, and our family is growing with two grandchildren on the way! My youngest daughter has Turner Syndrome, so my husband and I plan for her to live with us long-term. However, we’re dedicated to helping her become as independent as possible, supporting her every step of the way.

Do you prefer to bake or cook?

I love to do both but my favorite is baking. I love to bake bread and sweet treats. I have a bit of a sweet tooth. Be sure to check out my cookbooks. They include lots of tasty sweet treats that I love.

What kind of flour do you use in your recipes?

Unless the recipe states a specific type of flour, I always use all purpose flour. I like to buy my flour from a local company called Lehi Mills whenever I can.

Can I share one of your recipes?

Absolutely! That is what the blogging world is all about. I do ask that you give credit where credit is due and be sure to provide a live link back to my blog.

Can I use your photos from your blog?

In general, I do not allow reposting of my photos. There are so many sites out there that swipe content from many sites like mine. I get really frustrated when I’m browsing Pinterest or the internet and see my photos being used by others to draw people to their sites. I have worked hard over the years to learn and improve my photography. A lot of time is spent creating and editing those photos. However, if you ask me nicely in an email and give proper credit, I will probably say yes.

Why don’t you provide step-by-step photos for all your recipes?

Step shots are a wonderful gift and treat, but often the lighting isn’t great when I am making the recipes. So I don’t include them. Plus, it’s very time-consuming to set my camera down, wash hands, etc. in between each step. It makes the average recipe take 2 to 3 times longer.

And with baking, sometimes I just need to get the item in the pan, mixed, etc. in order for it to turn out properly. If If I were to stop and take too many breaks for all those shots, I would jeopardize my own results. When I feel it necessary, I try to provide them, but it’s not always easy. Plus, it adds to the overall length of the editorial process because I have an extra photos to edit, which is time I could be spending on new recipes.

Comment Policy

I love to hear your comments. However, I do moderate them before they are published. I do get a lot of spam comments, so that is why I have elected to publish comments only after they have been moderated. I want Real Mom Kitchen to be a positive place for my readers, my family, and myself. As a result, I will  not publish comments that are offensive, inappropriate, off topic, or generally rude. I want everyone to have a good feeling when they come to visit my site. I hope you found this FAQ page helpful.