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I’M AIMEE!
I have always loved cooking & baking – solo, with my mom, and with my grandparents. I think it all started watching Rachael Ray, Emeril Lagasse, and of course Ina Garten growing up…will always love a trash bowl (thanks Rachael), I am definitely a clean as I go home cook (I know, I know…I promise it’s worth it).
WHERE I AM TODAY
I was born and raised in Florida, and I still live here today. Beaches, sunsets, good weather, theme parks…you can ensure it’s never a dull weekend. Except maybe the middle of July and hurricane season, if you know you know.
As I have graduated college, moved into a corporate career, and bought a house, I have found myself doing the every day cooking thing – sometimes I feel incredibly inspired and other times I have DashPass for a reason. Which is where this name comes from…Everyday Elevated (sometimes), Kitchen. I love planning a dinner menu and planning a party; but when real life hits, it really is all about getting through and aiming to romanticize the daily routine of cooking.
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I have two cats, both of which I rescued at only a couple weeks old. One was born in an attic and had to be bottle fed every 4 hours. The other was a bit more feisty (and a bit older) and was spitting at us when we came near. He warmed up quickly though and now is the snuggliest cat yet. Both are boys – they get along sometimes but their age gap can get the best of them. They truly make life better.
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My Passion for Cooking
In my house, we have an Italian or mediterranean inspired meal probably twice a week..but I do try to switch it up often, we all love some variety. I always strive to have a night with a different protein source to keep it exciting. Seafood night, beef night, chicken night, meatless…. It’s not always possible but does help me keep dinners less repetitive. But I know we all have that list of five meals that works its way in because it’s simple, tasty, and hassle free. We all need a spaghetti and caesar salad night that gets on the table in under twenty minutes.
I enjoy cooking, baking, grilling – all the things! I love to experiment with new flavors, put a spin on an old tradition, and make things that remind me of growing up. Here you will find all sorts of ideas on what to make on a busy weeknight or when you have the itch to spend a little more time in the kitchen. We can romanticize and elevate any day of the week, it doesn’t have to be a 25 step recipe to be a big hit in your home or for your dinner party.
With all that said, I hope to remind you to light the candle, put on your favorite music, and take a moment to soak in the daily do’s of life, like cooking dinner. I’ll be taking this advice, too.