Welcome to Home Cooking Memories! I’m Brandie and this is my blog. I have been married to my husband, David for 34 years. We are parents to 4 adult children living in Las Vegas, NV. I love spending time with my family and my cats, Figaro and MeiMei. I would rather be at home watching a good TV show or movie with my loved ones than spending the night out on the town. I love my daughter’s homemade Chocolate Chip and Walnut cookies and my husband’s BBQ! I love getting new tattoos and traveling to new places.
I started my first family blog in 2004 but Home Cooking Memories was launched in the early 2010s. As my children became older, I came to realize that I was cooking was creating memories and traditions for my kids. They had clear stories of the first time I made dishes they loved or they remembered the specific details surrounding a certain meal. The memories have happened even when I didn’t realize it. It didn’t matter how simple the recipe was, there were memories attached to it. I wanted a place where I could have all those wonderful memories and recipes my family and I loved.
Even if you don’t like cooking, or you feel too busy to cook, the good news is that you don’t have to create complicated recipes to create cherished food memories. An easy dinner that takes 30 minutes can be a family tradition, create family bonds, and be the meal your family remembers for the rest of their lives.
Because of this, you’ll find that most of the recipes at Home Cooking Memories are easy to make and/or don’t have a lot of ingredients or steps.
While most everything behind Home Cooking Memories is me, I don’t do it alone. My oldest daughter plays a large part — she assists me in photo and video taking, helping with writing posts, and running my social media accounts.
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Brandie
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