Welcome to Tasty Meals To Do — where every recipe tells a story.

Hi there! I’m Sarah, a 40-year-old self-taught baker living in a cozy little town outside Asheville, North Carolina. I never thought I’d call myself a “chef,” but here I am, with flour in my hair, a whisk in hand, and a heart full of love for all things sweet and oven-baked.

My baking journey didn’t begin in a fancy culinary school—it started in my grandmother’s kitchen, watching her roll out pie dough with the grace of someone who’s done it a thousand times. She didn’t use measuring cups. She just knew. As a kid, I’d perch on a stool beside her, sneaking bits of dough when she wasn’t looking and asking far too many questions. She never minded. I think she secretly loved having a little apprentice.

I didn’t bake my first cake alone until I was in college. It was a disaster—lopsided, too sweet, and slightly burnt on one side. But I was hooked. There was something magical about watching a mess of ingredients transform into something comforting and beautiful. So I kept going. I baked for friends, for roommates, for neighbors. Every birthday became an excuse to try a new cake, every potluck an opportunity for a new cookie recipe.

Now, I bake nearly every day. Not for fame or a storefront, but because it brings me peace and joy—and because I believe anyone can bake. Yes, even you. Especially you. If you’ve ever stared at a recipe and thought, “I could never do that,” trust me: you can. I’ve burnt more cookies than I can count, collapsed more cheesecakes than I care to admit, and once confused salt for sugar (don’t ask). But every mistake taught me something—and made the wins that much sweeter.

These days, I spend my time testing simple, beginner-friendly recipes that I wish I had when I first started out. My kitchen is always open to curious minds and messy hands. I want to show you that baking doesn’t have to be intimidating—it can be playful, forgiving, and incredibly rewarding.

So welcome to my world of butter, sugar, and just a pinch of salt. I’m here to help you bake your first perfect pie crust, find your signature cookie, and maybe even fall in love with baking the way I did.

Let’s make a sweet mess together.

Sarah
Founder of Tasty Meals To Do