Hello, world!

I’m Kelsey. I’m a registered dietitian, an accidental private chef, and a self-proclaimed spice girl.

I grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana where food was at the heart and soul of my city and my family. As a kid, I would sit on the countertop and watch my mom cook. She used to play this game with me where I would guess the spice based on the smell.

Fast forward to starting my career as a dietitian and private chef in OKC – I began to notice that my nutrition clients were intimidated by cooking and struggled with healthily flavoring their meals. Yet, my cooking clients loved my flavors. My secret was in my spice blends.

I started Nourished Roots Spice Co, a junk-free culturally inspired spice line. Now, people refer to me as “the spice girl” and I feel like my story came full circle. While my products provide an all-in-one solution to flavor, I want to go beyond that through this blog.

Here, I want to give you practical recipes and hosting tips. I’m here to provide everything you need to whip up a meal on whatever budget or skill level you currently have. I also hope to teach you something interesting about cultural differences in food.

I believe cooking should be an experience, not a chore. My hope is to inspire you and ignite your passion for cooking.

I believe in building stronger families around a kitchen table. Here, you will learn how to create memorable weeknights through simple yet impactful dishes for your family and how to throw dinner parties with a bang.

I believe in dietary balance and promoting healthy relationships with food. My hope is that I can help you find balance and peace in your relationship with food.

Who’s ready to get cookin’!?