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Welcome To My Kitchen

Cooking from scratch isn’t just about food, it’s about connection.

I'm Mary, take a seat at the kitchen table

I learned to cook when I was barely tall enough to see over the counter. I’d climb onto a kitchen chair, armed with a wooden spoon and a whole lot of curiosity. My dad was my biggest cheerleader, he ate every single thing I made and swore I “never cooked anything bad.”

That simple kitchen table became my favorite classroom. I learned that food could bring people together, that laughter made everything taste better, and that love really is the secret ingredient.

Mary Batts

Cooking for a Full House

By 19, I was married with four little ones and dinner was never optional. Even with a busy house and a full schedule, I made everything from scratch. No boxes, no shortcuts, just good, honest food made with love.

Those years taught me that cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be joyful, grounding, and full of memories waiting to be made.

 

From Scratch to Smiling

Over time, cooking became more than a daily task, it became my way of giving. From homemade holiday baskets to tins of Christmas cookies shared with friends, every dish has been a piece of my heart.

 

The Heart of This Space

If you’ve ever:

  • Felt intimidated by cooking from scratch,

  • Wished someone would just show you how,

  • Or wanted to feel proud of something you made with your own two hands…

Then friend, you’re in the right kitchen.

Here, we celebrate good food, simple moments, and the joy that happens when you finally take that first bite and smile.

Now, through With Scratch to Smiling

I want to pass that same feeling along...the warmth of a real kitchen, the confidence to try something new, and the reminder that homemade is always worth it.

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