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I've always subconsciously been in pursuit of that one thing that 'lights me up.'

"What am I suppose to do with my life? What is my gift to give the world?" The minute I'd find something and think I found it, the sizzle would wear off, and I'd be back to square one.

Today I asked a few questions in my Instagram stories to plan the year ahead and what I hope to Everybody Baking Co to provide. I asked, "do you want me to bring back cooking videos," and the overwhelming response was YES! 🌮

I started making my cooking videos on my stories about 5 years ago now, mostly when I was home alone making dinner or on Saturday mornings making breakfast with Stella. It reflects more of 'me' than anything I probably have shared online at this point. They're spontaneous, unscripted, full of mistakes. On the fly decisions to fix errors or swap ingredients I don't have. As with most things, I got in my head about it way too much, mainly regarding my own self-doubts.

My grandmas Scottish shortbread transformed into foolproof cutouts. Merry Christmas!🎄 

I hear from a lot of people every day asking me, I want to start baking more...but where do I start? Deciding why you want to start is the first step. Are you looking for a new hobby for yourself, or for something to do with your roommate, child, or spouse during quarantine? Are you gluten intolerant, have a food allergy to something like eggs or dairy, or even if you’re vegan - it can seem SO overwhelming if you’re wanting to learn more about allergy-free baking. Or all of the above.

A shoebox sat on the coffee table under the window in my grandma's living room. I eyed it as I settled into the green brocade rocking chair that my grandpa always use to sit in. Ever since I can remember, my routine when coming to my grandmas was one of a few things...

I've been thinking a lot about my story and how I've gotten to this particular place. This curly haired, weird glasses wearing, bright sweater owning girl is me now - but it's the ying to the yang of the past few years.

One thing I love about the photography industry is the partnerships that can form in community with other photographers.

I have a secret. Well, I'm sorry to say it might not be that big of a tell, but...here it is. I'm obsessed with S'mores

It's love at first bite with my gluten free spin on Ina's Corn Bread.

It's been a long journey for me to get to this place, and I am so excited that you're here with me, celebrating today! Four years ago yesterday (ironically) I launched my first website. It came up in my Timehop, a small announcement in the middle of the night. Back then, I was scared. Of this idea I could actually DO this. Of putting myself out there. To being true to myself. It's been a long road since then. Moving cross country and back, a baby, job transition, loss, gains. But that small seed of what sparked all this to begin with has grown. I can honestly say, Hither & Hold is what I always have had in me but never knew what it was or how to communicate it. What I have always known is, I wanted to tell stories...(read more)

This week is ending in a way that none of us thought was really possible...I don't think any of us truly believed it would happen the way the cards have fallen.

Up until the other day, all the frames that hung above my desk were empty. They were still filled with the stock photo that they came with...and the quote on all 4 of them said "Art Enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time". Lost and found. The dichotomy of loss and gain is the balance that life needs. Without it we are too much or not enough.

Do you print your pictures? Confession, I don’t. Lame, right? Skimming through the contents of my external hard drive, I came across this photo of Andrew and I. Chances are my grandchildren will not be cruising my Instagram feed in 25 years and see this picture.

I think everyone is familiar with the feeling of longing. That fire in our bellies isn't burning at full blast but is a slowly stoked flame that drives us either into desperation or despair. I don't know what direction this longing is telling me to do - but I do know that it told me to put pen to paper (or fingers to keys!) and talk about it.